Save every drop of oil or fat!

 

U.S. National Archives’ Local Identifier: NWDNS-44-PA-1151E
Created By: Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services.
From: World War II Posters
Production Date: 1941 - 1945
Repository: Still Picture Records Section (College Park, MD)
Persistent URL: arcweb.archives.gov/arc/action/ExternalIdSearch?id=514742 

Why rationing?

This rather entertaining little film shows the rationale behind rationing and what was feared would be the consequence if the sale of important goods was not regulated.