January 22, 1945- Statement on Food Conservation

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Title

January 22, 1945- Statement on Food Conservation

Subject

Presidential Statement

Description

Pleads with Americans to continue the fight through the production of food.

"I call upon the millions of victory gardeners who have done so much to swell the Nation's food supply in the war years to continue their good work."

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=16608&st=&st1=

Language

English

Original Format

Presidential Statement