The rationing effort changed how much and what Americans ate. Roasts became a rarity. Soups and stews stretched out ...

When the U.S. entered World War II in December 1941, virtually every American became part of the war effort in some way. More than 16 million Americans served in the military, millions of civilians ...

During World War II, the United States was facing a crisis. War production, supply chain disruption and worker scarcity meant that many products were not readily available. In January 1942, Congress ...

Wartime rationing might be a thing of the past, but stretching your dollar is still worthwhile in times of inflation. Here's ...

World War II restrictions cut deep into every American pantry as federal officials announced that sliced bread would be rationed on this day in history, Jan. 18, 1943. "I should like to let you know ...

Eighty years since the end of World War II, the British are recalling many battles fought on the path to victory. Yet one ...

Rationing of some foods, clothing, rubber, lubricants and metal began in 1942 to aid the World War II war efforts. The rationing lasted about three years. Rationed items causing my parents the most ...

Rationing today is seen as a sign that things have gone very wrong. In HBO’s The Last of Us—where humanity has been decimated by a fungal infection that turns people into violent meat sacs—quarantine ...