Of Course I Can

Poster: 'Of Course I Can! I'm patriotic as can be -- And ration points won't worry me!'
Many posters were produced during World War II to instill in the people a sense of patriotism and to encourage all Americans to help with the war effort. The posters called upon every American to endure the personal sacrifice and domestic adjustments on the home front needed to win the war.

War Ration Book Number Four

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. Ration book four was released in late 1943. Form No. R-145