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Today in World War II History—October 19, 1942

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
US poster encouraging tin can collection, WWII. Read more: "Make It Do--Metal Shortages in World War II" on Sarah Sundin's blog.

US poster encouraging tin can collection, WWII

80 Years Ago—Oct. 19, 1942: German Jews are no longer allowed meat, wheat products, milk, or eggs.

King Christian X of Denmark falls from his horse and becomes disabled, ending his daily rides unaccompanied through Copenhagen.

US War Production Board mandates tin can collection in cities with a population greater than 25,000. (See Make It Do – Scrap Drives During World War II)

King Christian X riding through Copenhagen on his 70th birthday, 26 September 1940 during the German occupation of Denmark (public domain via Wikipedia)

King Christian X riding through Copenhagen on his 70th birthday, 26 September 1940 during the German occupation of Denmark (public domain via Wikipedia)

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