A WWII Ration Book Issued to FDR. By Rebecca Onion. Nov 18, 2014 12:58 PM. ... The standard ration book includes coupons for staples like flour, wheat, sugar, and meat.

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Found: War ration books filled with stamps for food, sugar and other commodities meted out to the nation’s Greatest Generation during World War II.

“During WWII Americans had to ration food, clothing, gasoline, and everything they needed to win the war. Families were given ration booklets to make sure people didn’t purchase more than they ...

National WWII Museum Education and Access Vice President Pete Crean talked about World War Two ration books and several Medal of Honor recipients. 5 minutes. Keywords. 1st Infantry Division; ...

A World War II ration book belonging to Charles Stowell of the Belmont Gardens neighborhood of Chicago was found at an antique shop on Feb. 2, 1982. Two years later, ...

While the war may be almost 80 years in the past, nearly 40 per cent of the public would now welcome back the ration book to help fight climate change.. Researchers from Uppsala University, Sweden ...

Four ration books were issued during the war to purchase products that were not transportation-related commodities or fuel. The stamps had no set value and were not for any specific product (with ...

Governments should consider imposing World War II-style policies of rationing on food, fuel, and other goods in order to fight climate change, according to a new academic paper.

National WWII Museum Education and Access Vice President Pete Crean talked about World War Two ration books and several Medal of Honor recipients.