World War II: Life on the Homefront

Julia M. Brannen

Living in the United States during World War II

Life on the homefront during WWII brought a lot of changes to the United States. People had to ration food items, clothing and gasoline. Women went to work. Big band music was popular. Children even helped the war effort. Life as citizens had know was changing....but how?

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Rationing

During World War II people made sacrifices to help the war effort. Some supplies were needed oversees, like canned milk, sugar, and gasoline. Certain clothing was even rationed! People on the homefront had to present a ration coupon to buy certain items they needed. If they didn't have a stamp, they couldn't buy the item.

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How did children help on the Homefront?

Take a look at this article to see how children helped on the Homefront during World War II.

Life on the Homefront

https://www.historyonthenet.com/home-front-ww2/

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Women in the Workforce

Take a look at this letter written to a husband fighting in the war by his wife. What do you see? Why do you think the wife added in the details of her work?