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Dec. 8, 1941 - US Declares War US citizens immediately feel the effects of declaring war on their personal lives.
Scarcity Difficult to find certain items. Needed to supply the military: Gas Oil Metal Meat
Scarcity Items normally imported from countries at war: Sugar Other foods
Very Difficult to Find Sugar Coffee Butter
Need to Make Personal Sacrifices Conserve Salvage Only buy what you need Grow Victory Gardens
Food Rationing Begins in Spring 1942 Items rationed: Butter, sugar, meat, canned fruits & vegetables, cooking oil, tea, coffee, ketchup, baby food, etc.
Ration Books Each family gets one. Blue and Red stamps. Must have stamps & money to purchase goods.
How many stamps? Each person got 16 red and 48 blue stamps per week. Points published each week. Must plan ahead.