WWI, Food Conservation Poster, 1917

"Entitled: "Save a loaf a week - help win the war". Poster showing a loaf of bread cut by a knife. The United States did not have food rationing in WWI. Through slogans such as "Food Will Win the War", "Meatless Mondays", and "Wheatless Wednesdays", the United States Food Administration under Herbert Hoover reduced national consumption by 15%. No artist credited, 1917."

Restrictions Only for Ireland and United Kingdom

Conserve Consumption Homefront Loaf Preserve Reduce Scrimp Skimp

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