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Japanese internment camps were established during World War II, executively ordered by President Roosevelt. From 1942-1945, it was the policy of the U.S. government that people of Japanese descent would be interred in isolated camps. It is estimated that at least 1,860 people died in them.

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The Office of War Information was created in 1942, its purpose was to centralize the many information services of the United States government and create a single line of communication about the war to Americans. (Mostly through propaganda)

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The War Production Board (WPB) was established in 1942 ordered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The purpose of the board was to regulate the production and distribution of materials and fuel during World War II in the United States of America.

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"Arsenal of Democracy" was a phrase used by President Roosevelt to describe the United States as he tried to create popular support for sending military aid to nations fighting against the Axis powers.

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During WWII when full employment collided with rationing, the US used war bonds as a way to remove money from circulation and also reduce inflation.

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In the spring of 1942, the Food Rationing Program was introduced. Rationing would affect the American way of life. The federal government used rationing as a way to control supply and demand. Rationing was introduced to avoid public anger with shortages and not to allow only the wealthy to purchase items needed.

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The Office of Price Administration (OPA) was established during the war to prevent inflation. They issued a a general maximum-price regulation that made prices charged the ceiling prices for most commodities.

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With many men leaving the industrial scene to join the war someone had to take their jobs. Women started getting industrial jobs and were able to work a variety of different jobs.

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During WWII many soldiers were needed to fight. Propaganda and other tactics were used to try to convince people to join the fight. 38.8% of serviceman from 1941-1945 were volunteers.

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World War II was the first time that women officially served in the United States military. Women traditionally were not included in military service and their participation in the Armed Forces was not promoted at the beginning of World War II, it soon became apparent that their participation was necessary to win the war.

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Minority Groups and Their Military Impact

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Minority Groups and Their Military Impact

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Many minorities were called upon during WWII including: Between 250,000-500,000 Hispanic Americans. Over 125,000 African Americans served overseas during the war.

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During WWII, the United States instituted the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, it required all men between the ages of 21 and 45 to register for the draft. This marked the first peacetime draft in the history of the United States'.