Lifestyle

This decade was one of simple living and strong family ties. People spent more time together; children indulged in creative, imaginative play. When war came, the men marched off to fight, and women kept the homesteads running. Civilians dealt with rationing, sold war bonds, and conducted scrap drives. Most importantly, Americans were patriotic, strong, and united.

Natalie Morris 10/30/23 Natalie Morris 10/30/23

Storyland: The Poky Little Puppy, Tootle, & Others

While Popeye was telling children to eat their spinach, children’s books of the period, particularly before and during the war, upheld high morals through thinly disguised lessons taught to puppies and trains.

Natalie Morris 6/7/23 Natalie Morris 6/7/23

Wartime Message to Children (1942)

During the war, even children had a patriotic sense of duty. “Know what we are fighting for, love your country more than ever, keep calm, help with war work, and do today’s work well.”

Natalie Morris 5/28/19 Natalie Morris 5/28/19

For the Kiddies: Children’s Toys and Games

During the era, children were creative. It was a time when simple amusements could entertain youngsters for hours.