Title
April 1, 1944- Statement Encouraging Victory Gardens
Subject
Presidential Statement
Description
Government endorsed gardening. Food is important in fighting the war.
"even the small gardens help"
In his speeches, FDR constantly emphasized the importance that food supply played in helping the war effort. It was an easy for for any home front citizen to do their part by growing their own food.
"even the small gardens help"
In his speeches, FDR constantly emphasized the importance that food supply played in helping the war effort. It was an easy for for any home front citizen to do their part by growing their own food.
Creator
Franklin Roosevelt
Source
Gerhard Peters & John T. Woolley
UCSB: The American Presidency Project
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=16505&st=&st1=
UCSB: The American Presidency Project
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=16505&st=&st1=
Date
April 1, 1944
Language
English
Original Format
Presidential Statement