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Mobilizing the U.S. Economy for War: From Defense Contracts to Women's Roles in the Military

This overview details the significant transformations in the U.S. economy and society during wartime mobilization. It highlights the role of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation in facilitating the transition of companies to wartime production, the establishment of cost-plus contracts, and the production of essential materials like armored cars and Liberty ships. Additionally, it addresses the implementation of the Selective Service Act, the realities of segregation in the military, the "Double V Campaign," and the vital contributions of women in the armed forces through various auxiliary programs.

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Mobilizing the U.S. Economy for War: From Defense Contracts to Women's Roles in the Military

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  1. Mobilizing for War

  2. Converting the Economy • Cost-Plus Contracts • Reconstruction Finance Corp: made loans to companies to help them convert to making war-time materials

  3. Getting the Job Done • Armored Cars: many produced and used • Liberty Ships: cargo ships • War Production Board: controlled distribution of war materials/supplies

  4. Building an Army • Selective Service and Training Act: 1st peacetime conscription in U.S. • You’re in the Army Now • G.I.’s • “Government Issued” • U.S. Soldiers

  5. Building an Army • Segregation • “Double V Campaign”: meant Victory over Hitler’s racism abroad & Victory over racism at home • Segregation in the military

  6. Building an Army D. Propaganda: used to increase support for the war and commitment to an Allied victory

  7. Women • Women were recruited into the military to serve as cooks and nurses

  8. Women • WAAC – Women Army Auxiliary Corp (ARMY) • WAVES - Women Accepted 4 Volunteer Emergency Services (NAVY) • WASPS – Women Airforce Service Pilots (AIR FORCE)

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