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The Library will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27th and remain closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Remember, our online resources are always available! 

Food Will Win the War: Food Conservation on the WWI Homefront (Presented by the Food Historian)

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Program Description

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details

Food Historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson chronicles the role of food and rationing in the First World War in this one hour talk illustrated with historic photos and propaganda posters. Learn about Food Administrator Herbert Hoover, community canneries, the role of propaganda and peer pressure in enforcing voluntary rationing, and more.

 

Zoom Meeting ID: 956 6952 3996