The War Production Board (WPB) Director James F. ByrnesDirector James F. Byrnes Banned using materials at home that were needed for the war by our military: “critical, essential, or strategic.”Banned using materials at home that were needed for the war by our military: “critical, essential, or strategic.” Copper, tobacco, chewing gum, coca-colaCopper, tobacco, chewing gum, coca-cola Loans and grants for plant conversionLoans and grants for plant conversion Tax breaks for productionTax breaks for production American Bantam, Butler PA builds first jeepAmerican Bantam, Butler PA builds first jeep Rosie the Riveter (song)Rosie the Riveter (song)

Songs in History: Rosie the Riveter All the day long, Whether rain or shine, She's a part of the assembly line. She's making history, Working for victory, Rosie the Riveter. Keeps a sharp lookout for sabotage, Sitting up there on the fuselage. That little girl can do more than a man can do. Rosie's got a boyfriend, Charlie. Charlie, he's a Marine. Rosie is protecting Charlie, Working overtime on the riveting machine When they gave her a production "E", She was as proud as a girl could be, There's something true about, Red, white, and blue about, Rosie the Riveter. MMMM Rosie video clip

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The Home Front 1941 FDR created the Office of Civilian Defense (OCD)1941 FDR created the Office of Civilian Defense (OCD) Pearl Harbor convinced people to treat Civilian Defense more seriously.Pearl Harbor convinced people to treat Civilian Defense more seriously. States and communities formed their own councils.States and communities formed their own councils. Women and students volunteered as plane spotters.Women and students volunteered as plane spotters. Towns conducted black out drills. “Get those lights out!”Towns conducted black out drills. “Get those lights out!” People were encouraged to report anything suspicious.People were encouraged to report anything suspicious. German American saboteurs were arrested on Long Island with large amounts of explosives and plans to railroads, bridges, and factories.German American saboteurs were arrested on Long Island with large amounts of explosives and plans to railroads, bridges, and factories.

War Bonds Radio announcer sign off: “Bye, Bye, Buy Bonds.”Radio announcer sign off: “Bye, Bye, Buy Bonds.” Students bought 10-cent and 25- cent stamps to fill in a book to be traded in for a $25 dollar bond.Students bought 10-cent and 25- cent stamps to fill in a book to be traded in for a $25 dollar bond. Sold $135 Billion, not nearly enough.Sold $135 Billion, not nearly enough. Scrap drives: rubber, aluminum, tin cans, blood, etcScrap drives: rubber, aluminum, tin cans, blood, etc Conservation drives: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”Conservation drives: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.” Drive slower and save rubber tires.Drive slower and save rubber tires. “V-mail” tissue thin paper to save space on cargo ships and planes.“V-mail” tissue thin paper to save space on cargo ships and planes. People felt like they were part of the war effort.People felt like they were part of the war effort. Even a song: Bonds TodayEven a song: Bonds Today

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Songs in History Any Bonds Today? : Any bonds today?Bonds of freedom That's what I'm selling Any bonds today? Scrape up the most you can Here comes the freedom man Asking you to buy a share of freedom today Any stamps today? We'll be blest,If we all invest In the U.S.A. Here comes the freedom man Can't make tomorrow's plan Not unless you buy a share of freedom today The tall man with the high hat and the whiskers on his chin Will soon be knocking at your door and you ought to be in The tall man with the high hat will be coming down your way Get your savings out when you hear him shout "Any bonds today?“ Any bonds today? All you give, Will be spent to live In the Yankee way. Scrape up the most you can, Here comes the freedom man Asking you to buy a share of freedom today!