Life on the Homefront
The arrival of world war II crushed depression, as towns and cities bustled with activity, and factories began to covert to round the clock production of military equipment. New airforce, navel and army bases, started to pop up everywhere along with new industries. Everyone, form radio and the movies to newspapers and magazines, seemed to be supporting the war effort.
People from across the country that were too young or not qualified for military service joined student cadet corps. Volunteer work would also be carried out by community groups and religious faiths. Volunteer work consisted of knitting warm clothing, and baking treats for the men and women at the fighting fronts.
C.D Howe (1886-1960)
Clarence Decatur Howe ran the government's war production program as the head of the department of muntions and supply. His department created crown corporations, to produce items such as synthetic rubber. IN 1944, he took responsibilies of the Minister of reconstructions, trying to avoid a widespread of unemployment and inflation. He was soon known as the minister of everything.
