A rural backdrop with a farmer proudly carrying out his harvest from the fields. In an effort to decrease reliance on imports and instead boost domestically grown crops, the government encouraged families to grow “Vi… See more

Carpooling was another way to minimize domestic resources to redirect them toward the war effort overseas. Just as the troops piled into wagons, civilians could play their part by riding together. Saving fuel from commuting … See more

Rosie the Riveter is perhaps the most famous image to come out of the WWII era. Today this icon represents feminism and women’s power, and with good reason. As men were drafted and served on the front line, the wo… See more

During the last three years of the war, common household goods like sugar, shoes, dairy, meats, and gas became scarce. Americas were given ration stamps for these kinds of items to limit how much they could … See more