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The Mobilization of the U.S. Military During World War II: Contributions and Challenges

This overview highlights the significant mobilization efforts of the U.S. military during World War II, detailing the implementation of the Selective Training and Service Act and the contributions of underrepresented groups, including Mexican, African, and Native Americans, as well as women in various military roles. It examines the War Production Board's coordination of war resources and the economic impact on American citizens, including rationing, shortages, and patriotic initiatives like victory gardens and liberty bonds.

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The Mobilization of the U.S. Military During World War II: Contributions and Challenges

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  1. US Home Front Mobilization

  2. The Military • Selective Training & Service Act • “GIs” (government issues) • Soldiers, sailors, aviators

  3. The Military • Inclusion of Mexican, African & Native Americans • Tuskegee Airmen

  4. The Economy • Women served in all areas except combat

  5. 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

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

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

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

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

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