War Ration Book Number One

Date: 1942

Created By: U.S. Government Printing Office, Office of Price Administration.

Original or Replica: Original

Era: The General

Collection: IKEducation

War ration books were produced by the United States Office of Price Administration in 1942 when United States officially entered the Second World War. Shortages of essential war materials such as rubber, gasoline, and sugar were initially anticipated, but soon rationing grew to include food as well as fuel and sugar. Most commodities where removed from rationing by the end of 1945. Form No. R-302, 1942. Issued to the public May 4 – May 7, 1942.