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US National Archives

Nara: Prologue Magazine: The Surprising George Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
This lengthy article from the Prologue Magazine discusses the general state of food production in World War II. In particular the article focuses on thw Women's Land Army, women recruited from both farm and city to grow and harvest the...
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The Mexican Braceros: The Official Bracero Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the official agreement between the governments of the United States and Mexico during World War II.
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American University

American University: Los Braceros (1942 1964): Mexican Labor Importation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an explanation of the World War II Braceros program, which imported migrant farm workers into the United States from Mexico.
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Fruit From Washington: Crop Harvests at Home in America in World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is filled with posters from World War II, the Great Depression, and World War I which encouraged using food wisely, growing victory gardens, and helping harvest the crops on commercial farms.