us home front mobilization
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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 . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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”