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War Ration Book Number Four
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

Artifact Information

Date Created:

1943

Created By:

U.S. Government Printing Office, Office of Price Administration

Primary Source Type:
3D
Original or Replica:
Original
Time Frame:
The General
Program:
Attic Artifacts: World War II Kids
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Collection:
IKEducation