US Home Front Mobilization

The Military

• Selective Training & Service Act• “GIs” (government issues)– Soldiers, sailors, aviators

The Military

• Inclusion of Mexican, African & Native Americans – Tuskegee Airmen

The Economy• Women served in all areas except combat

The Economy • War Production Board (WPB)• Office of War Mobilization – Coordinate all war resources

• Liberty Ships • “cost-plus” system – Paid development & production costs, % of costs

added to profit

The American People • Shortages & rationing of consumer goods – Office of Price Administration

The American People • Office of War Information – Posters/ads created patriotism

The American People • Victory gardens, liberty bonds, “Blackouts”

The American People • Victory gardens, liberty bonds, “Blackouts”