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Shopping with Rations

Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial

Have you noticed the lack of supplies in the aisles of supermarkets lately? The lack of items and limiting the number purchased is not new to the United States during crisis. During World War II, country wide rationing was implemented to make sure that everyone had enough. Learn more about this system and try your...

The New Normal: Life in the U.S. During WWII

Virtual Live by the National D-Day Memorial

After Pearl Harbor, life changed dramatically for Americans, not just those in the military but those left at home. Women went to work in the factories while men left for war. Children grew Victory Gardens instead of having extra room on the playground. Grocery shopping saw the introduction of rationing and limited supply. Learn more...

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