Today in World War II History—March 29, 1943
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 by Sarah Sundin

US poster about food rationing, 1943 (US Office of Price Administration)
80 Years Ago—Mar. 29, 1943: US begins rationing fresh meat (28 ounces per week), cheese (4 ounces per week), butter, oils, and fats. (Read more: “Make It Do—Meat and Cheese Rationing in World War II” and “Make It Do—Rationing of Butter, Fats & Oils in World War II”)