concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: victory gardens

victory gardens
type: Concept
broader: war in American culture
broader: war and health
broader: war and gender
definition: The campaign to encourage Victory Gardens was probably the most successful home front effort waged by the U.S. government during World War II. Victory Gardens were originally intended to supplement the food produced by commercial growers in order to prevent shortages around the country. They became important morale-building and unifying weapons as well, providing emotional support for many Americans, who felt that their participation in the Victory Gardens program helped the country's war effort. [Source: Encyclopedia of War & American Society; Victory Gardens]

war and gender
type: Concept
narrower: victory gardens

war and health
type: Concept
narrower: victory gardens

war in American culture
type: Concept
narrower: victory gardens