Woman Examines Ration Books in Grocery Store 1943

In March 1943, a woman in Washington, D.C. examines ration books in a grocery store. During World War II, the U.S. government implemented rationing to address food shortages. Consumers had to navigate point values for essential items like pork chops, butter, and cheese. This practice significantly affected American families daily lives.

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