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The United States home front during World War II supported the war effort in many ways, including a wide range of volunteer efforts and submitting to government-managed rationing and price controls. There was a general feeling of agreement that the sacrifices were for the national good during the war.
Life on the home front during World War II was a significant part of the war effort for all participants and had a major impact on the outcome of the war. Governments became involved with new issues such as rationing, manpower allocation, home defense, evacuation in the face of air raids, and response to occupation by an enemy power.
An American propaganda poster promoting war bonds, depicting Uncle Sam leading the United States Armed Forces into battle. During American involvement in World War II (1941–45), propaganda was used to increase support for the war and commitment to an Allied victory.
For most Americans, Rosie the Riveter, the arm-flexing female factory worker in a World War II wartime poster, is a symbol of American strength and resiliency during one of history's darkest periods.
Home front is an English language term with analogues in other languages. [1] It is commonly used to describe the full participation of the British public in World War I who suffered Zeppelin raids and endured food rations as part of what came to be called the "Home Front".
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States entered World War II to fight against Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Imperial Japan, known as the "Axis Powers". Italy surrendered in 1943, and Germany and Japan in 1945, after massive devastation and loss of life, while the US emerged far richer and with few casualties.
The poster was displayed throughout the United States in public areas such as schools, libraries, post offices and factories. It helped to instill patriotism during the Second World War and has been called one of the most recognized and enduring posters produced during the World War II era.
The couple took most of Justin’s original artwork with them Jan. 7 as smoke and ember clouded the sky. Left behind, though, was so much more, like antiques belonging to Toler Carr’s mother.