Sugar became the first household staple rationed as part
of the US war effort on this day in 1942.
The government issued ration books with tear-out stamps
allowing every American, kids included, to buy 26 pounds
of sugar per year, about 8 Oz per week—using stamps from
War Ration Book One.
Sales were temporarily halted to launch the program on
May 5, 1942.
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