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Because of the attack of Pearl Harbor, many Japanese Americans were relocated to internment camps for fear of another attack. Between 110,000 and 120,000 people of Japanese heritage were put into these camps. Later, it was decided that they were falsely imprisoned and each survivor was given $20,000.

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Founded June 13, 1942 by FDR, it was created to attract citizens to get involved in the war effort. Propaganda posters were created to spark American patriotism. One of these famous posters is a picture of Uncle Sam who is saying, "I WANT YOU".

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An agency created in 1942 that supervised war production. This included the distribution of materials and services, and rationing products such as gasoline, heating oil, metal, rubber, paper and plastics. Between 1942-45 oversaw the manufacture of $183 billion worth of weapons and supplies.

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A phrase coined by FDR describing how America is the "Arsenal of Democracy". During the war, America produced large amounts of auxiliary and military equipment for the Allied countries. This phrase was originally used in a speech by FDR to try and inspire popular vote of sending aid to allied countries.

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Patriotic citizens could buy war bonds which are debt securities issued by the government. The money would go to the United States military to help fund it. In return, the people would get a rate of return below the market value. War bonds are a safe and efficient way of obtaining funds rather than putting additional money into circulation which would create inflation. It is predicted that over 85 million Americans bought war bonds costing more than $180 billion.

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At the Home Front, families would try and conserve as much as possible. This was called rationing. The food and other materials that would have been used by the family would be sent to US soldiers fighting in the war. Families would register for coupon books. Coupons were distributed according to family size. These were used at local stores to allow a person to buy only a specific amount.

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This program made by President Roosevelt stabilized prices and production to prevent hoarding and profiteering. It helped regulate prices so that there would not be a post-emergency collapse of prices. People were regulated to how many things they could buy such as no person could own more than five automobile tires.

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While the men were away fighting in the war, many industrial jobs were left without workers. Women, seeing this need decided to fill it. Between the years of 1940 and 1945 the percentage of women in the workforce increased from 27% to nearly 37%. One of the most iconic posters depicting women working in industrial jobs is a picture of Rosie the Riveter saying, "We Can Do It!"

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Minority Groups and their military service

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Minority Groups and their military service

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WWII was a time of needed labor. This gave minority groups an opportunity to have jobs they would have nonetheless had before. Because of more job opportunities, there was an increase in Mexican immigration, which led to many immigration issues. African Americans moved from their Southern homes to more urban areas for better paying jobs and higher wages. It wasn't until 1948 when African Americans were able to join the entire armed forces.

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During WWII there were many women that decided to join in the war effort. There were military branches specific for women. Two of the most well known branches was the Women's Army Corp (WAC) and the Navy's Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). It is predicted that about 150,000 women were in the Army Corp and about 100,000 women were in the WAVES.

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To have enough soldiers in the military to fight in WWII, the selective training and service act was created. Any male between the ages of 21 and 36 were required to register. About 45 million men were registered and about 10 million were inducted.

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A person is considered a military volunteers when they enlist in the army by choice. About 6.3 million service men and women enlisted by choice, which is about 38%. Men and women who joined the army by choice were vital to winning the war and sparking American patriotism.