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Home Front Heroes: Mobilization and Impact During World War II

Explore the mobilization efforts and societal impacts of World War II on the home front, including wartime production, financing, shortages, public support, and changes for marginalized groups like women, African Americans, Native Americans, Mexican-Americans, and Japanese Americans.

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Home Front Heroes: Mobilization and Impact During World War II

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  1. World War II at Home

  2. I. Wartime Production • A. Mobilizing • 1. War Production Board • 2. Office of War Mobilization • 3. Prosperity • 4. Labor and the War

  3. I. Wartime Production • B. Financing • 1. War Bonds • 2. Deficit Spending • 3. Income Taxes

  4. I. Wartime Production • C. Shortages and Controls • 1. Office of Price Administration • Control over Wages & Prices • Rationing

  5. I. Wartime Production • D. Public Support • 1. Office of War Information • 2. Victory Gardens • 3. Recycling

  6. II. Impact on Society • A. Changes for Working Women - After the War

  7. II. Impact on Society • B. African Americans & Discrimination • Migration and the Workplace • Fair Employment Practices Committee • “Double V” Campaign • CORE • Military & Segregation

  8. II. Impact on Society • C. Native Americans • “Code Talkers” • Effects on Home Front

  9. II. Impact on Society • D. Mexican-Americans • Employment Gains • Zoot-Suit Riots

  10. II. Impact on Society • E. Japanese Americans & E.O. 9066 • “Relocation Centers”/Internment Camps • 1944: Korematsu v. U.S. • Nisei Soldiers: 442 Regimental Combat Team

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