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During World War II, women entered the workforce in large numbers to replace men who went off to fight in the war. They worked long hours as "production soldiers" to support the war effort. While the National War Labor Board tried to establish equal pay, it was rarely enforced. Working provided women with newfound independence and freedom, but there were mixed reactions when they were expected to return to domestic roles after the war. The government rationed resources and encouraged "Victory Gardens" to support the war effort, while raising taxes and selling war bonds to fund the enormous costs of the war, which exceeded all previous government spending from Washington through FDR's second term.
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