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United States Food Administration

Created during World War I, this U.S. government agency led a nationwide campaign to conserve food, steady prices, and support the war effort. It became especially known for its memorable public messages about saving wheat, meat, and sugar.

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Food Guide for War Service at Home

Food Guide for War Service at Home

by Katharine Blunt, Florence Powdermaker, Frances Lucy Swain, United States Food Administration

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The United States Food Administration was a federal agency rather than an individual author. It was established in 1917 during World War I to help manage the nation’s food supply, encourage conservation, and make sure food reached both civilians and Allied forces.

Led by Herbert Hoover, the agency relied heavily on voluntary cooperation instead of strict rationing for most Americans. Its campaigns promoted ideas like "meatless" and "wheatless" days, and its posters and pamphlets became a lasting part of American wartime public messaging.

Today, works credited to the United States Food Administration are usually valued as historical documents. They offer a direct look at how the U.S. government spoke to the public about patriotism, thrift, nutrition, and everyday life during the First World War.