Shoe Rationing

Shoe Rationing! Could Americans Do It Again?
Shoe Rationing! Could Americans Do It Again?
Shoe Rationing! Could Americans Do It Again?
In February of 1943 the United States was entrenched in World War Two in Europe and also in the Pacific. Certain materials were needed for the war effort so the American government announced a shoe rationing program for all Americans. Leather and rubber were needed by the military so steps to control the use of leather and rubber were implemented.