- Haile Selassie I was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. Prior to his coronation, he had been the Regent Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia from 1916.
<h3>Born: 23 July 1892, Ejersa Goro, Ethiopia</h3><h3>Died: 27 August 1975, National Palace</h3>
The war caused disruptions at home. Americans faced shortages that required them to deal with the hassle of rationing. They had to provide the necessary coupons—issued by the Office of Price Administration—to be able to purchase items in short supply like sugar, or meat, or gasoline.
Because they loved to trade with other nations and had to look good in doing it. Hope this helps!