During World War II, the civilian population of the United States, and most other countries for that matter, was rationed to the bare necessities when it came to goods needed by the military. ... Civilians also contributed to the war effort with the purchase of U S Government Defense Savings Bonds or “War Bonds”.
Providing supplies to American and Allied troops fighting the war in Europe, Africa, and the Pacific required the efforts of all Americans. At home, citizens contributed to the war effort by rationing consumer goods, recycling materials, purchasing war bonds, and working in war industries.
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