1941Rationing of Clothes Begins in the UK

Rationing of clothes begins in the United Kingdom.
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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)
UKRationingFoodHome FrontEconomyWar Effort

🛒 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.
RationingUKHome FrontCivilian LifeEconomySupplies

💡 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

⛽ US Implements Gasoline Rationing

Gasoline rationing begins in the United States.
USRationingGasolineHomefrontWar EffortEconomyCivilianSuppliesRegulation