• The US Rationed Shoes During World War II, So People Made Footwear Out Of Old Firehoses

  • Feb 7 2024
  • Length: 4 mins
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The US Rationed Shoes During World War II, So People Made Footwear Out Of Old Firehoses

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  • Today in 1943, the US announced it would start rationing shoes to save rubber and leather for the troops in World War II. People on the home front found ways to make shoes out of alternative materials. Plus: today in 1915, the New York Philharmonic included a special note in its program asking members of the audience to stop knitting during the performances.

    Rationing of Non-Food Items on the World War II Home Front (National Park Service)

    1915 Feb 07 / Subscription Season / Stransky (ID: 6287) (New York Philharmonic)

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