1939Rationing Expanded in the UK

The British Minister of Food W.S. Morrison announced that st...
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🍞 Rationing Expanded in the UK

The British Minister of Food W.S. Morrison announced that starting January 8, rationing would be expanded to include butter, bacon, ham and sugar.
Rationing Expanded in the UK (1939)
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🛒 Basic Foodstuffs Rationing Established in UK

Rationing of basic foodstuffs is established in the UK.
UKRationingFoodEconomyHome FrontWar Effort

🥩 Meat Rationing Begins in Britain

Meat rationing starts in Britain.
UKRationingHome FrontEconomyFoodWar EffortCivilian Life

✂️ Rationing of Clothes Begins in the UK

Rationing of clothes begins in the United Kingdom.
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💡 UK Implements Rationing of Electricity, Coal, Gas, and Clothing

The United Kingdom institutes rationing of electricity, coal, and gas; the clothing ration is decreased as well.
RationingUnited KingdomHome FrontEconomyResource ManagementCivilian LifeWar EffortElectricityCoalGasClothing

👞 Shoe Rationing in the US

In the United States, it is announced that shoe rationing will go into effect in two days.
RationingUnited StatesHome FrontSupply ShortagesWorld War IIConsumer GoodsEconomy