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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  
Language
eng  
Subject / Keywords
  • War posters, American  
  • Cost and standard of living  
  • Price regulation  
  • United States  
  • World War, 1939-1945  
  • Economic aspects  
  • United States  
Collection Publisher
Illinois State Library
Rights Management Statement
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
ww20108p  
Date Created
10-19-01
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
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  
Languageeng  
Subject / Keywords
  • War posters, American  
  • Cost and standard of living  
  • Price regulation  
  • United States  
  • World War, 1939-1945  
  • Economic aspects  
  • United States  
Collection PublisherIllinois State Library
Rights Management StatementCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifierww20108p  
Date Created10-19-01
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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