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Cost of living, 1918-1945

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Title
Cost of living, 1918-1945
Coverage-Year
1945
Description
Poster, color, 19.5 x 14.2 in., published by the United States Government Printing Office
Interpretation
During World War I the UNited States experienced a very high rate of inflation for consumer goods. To avoid this during World War II, the Office of Price Administration began an anti-inflation campaign that encouraged consumers to shop carefully, conserve food, and recycle supplies. This poster demonstrates the success of the anti-inflation campaign.
Lesson Plans / Themes
World War II
Learning Standards
  • 16 History
  • 14 Political systems
Author or Creator
United States. Office of Price Administration  
Resource Type
Still image
Language
eng  
Subject / Keywords
  • World War II  
  • War posters, American  
  • Cost & standard of living  
  • Price regulation--United States  
  • World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects--United States  
  • World War, 1939-1945--United States  
Collection Publisher
Illinois State Library
Rights Management Statement
Resource Identifier
ww20108p
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Descriptive Information

TitleCost of living, 1918-1945
Coverage-Year1945
DescriptionPoster, color, 19.5 x 14.2 in., published by the United States Government Printing Office
InterpretationDuring World War I the UNited States experienced a very high rate of inflation for consumer goods. To avoid this during World War II, the Office of Price Administration began an anti-inflation campaign that encouraged consumers to shop carefully, conserve food, and recycle supplies. This poster demonstrates the success of the anti-inflation campaign.
Lesson Plans / ThemesWorld War II
Learning Standards
  • 16 History
  • 14 Political systems
Author or CreatorUnited States. Office of Price Administration  
Resource TypeStill image
Languageeng  
Subject / Keywords
  • World War II  
  • War posters, American  
  • Cost & standard of living  
  • Price regulation--United States  
  • World War, 1939-1945--Economic aspects--United States  
  • World War, 1939-1945--United States  
Collection PublisherIllinois State Library
Rights Management Statement
Resource Identifierww20108p
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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