San Juan Bautista Schoolchildren Collect Scrap Metal May 1942

Schoolchildren in San Juan Bautista, California, parade with collected scrap metal in May 1942. During World War II, communities mobilized to support the war effort by recycling materials. Scrap drives became widespread as citizens contributed to the production of weapons and vehicles, demonstrating collective responsibility in times of crisis.

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