Victory Gardens in World War II were more than a way to increase morale. They produced a significant amount of healthy food, allowing agricultural produce to be used for the military and the Allies, and reducing the use of tin and transportation. Despite rationing, the average American ate bet...
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Marv Bohnhoff vividly remembers his family's Victory Garden, or, more accurately, the fact that they had one.Edman, Catherine
Vegetables were not rationed but were often in short supply. People who had gardens were encouraged to plant vegetables instead of flowers. The government called this ‘Digging for Victory’ and produced posters to persuade people that they were helping to win the war by planting vegetables. The...
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The final disk in the WWII Collection is a compilation of Public Service Announcements (PSA) and commercials during the Great War. This includes commercial to buy wartime bonds, saving paper, sugar rationing. There is also a public service announcement for the well-known Victory Gardens suggesting...
These illustrations and advertisements had real power to them, and the same would be true of the propaganda posters made in World War II. In addition to raising awareness about the availability of resources, these posters helped encourage Americans to grow their own “Victory Gardens” to alleviat...
banzaiJapaneseBanzaiwas the traditional Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph, meaning "10,000 years", referring to the wish for the reigning Japanese emperor to rule for 10,000 years. While it was used mainly as a victory cheer, western exposure to the word was often made during suicide ...
Others planted "Victory Gardens" to conserve food. For a small investment in soil, seed and time, families could enjoy fresh vegetables for months. By 1945, an estimated 20 million victory gardens produced approximately 40 percent of America's vegetables. ...