Friday, May 27, 2022

World War II Ration Cards

 

 

During World War II to support the war effort, Americans had to ration at home. The San Francisco Main Library had a little display of original ration cards and items related to it:



Ration Stamps

And the books:






It was so very interesting to see these. 

It is Memorial Day weekend and please say a prayer for all those who have given their life in defense and serving this country.


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3 comments:

  1. Amy JohnsonMay 28, 2022 at 4:23 AM

    Very interesting indeed. And I think we're heading for these "rationing days" again.

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  2. Tamar SBMay 28, 2022 at 6:32 AM

    A fitting history for this weekend.

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  3. AmyMay 28, 2022 at 1:48 PM

    I've never seen one but I'm sure my grandparents would've.

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