About This Lesson
In his State of the Union speech in 1942, FDR laid out methods the country could employ to help the United States pay for WWII. From collecting taxes to purchasing bonds and making sacrifices, the government encouraged people to contribute to the government's efforts. In this lesson, students will view video clips to learn about several programs and strategies that were implemented to help fund the war, engage in discussion and explain how the government and media industries collaborated to persuade people of all ages to participate in a program.
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