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The quest to harvest the full agricultural abundance grown during World War II is on display in this USDA film. Showing the organizing of volunteers, the inspiring of school children, and the encouragement of temporary farm laborers, this short film…

In the quest to satisfy father's longing for pumpkin pie, among other veggies, the family in this film construct a victory garden to grow their own produce. After growing the food, the family races to construct proper winter indoor and outside…

Joe Kelly and the Quiz Kids answer questions to demonstrate the impressive knowledge of children and the need for nutritious food in schools. The first half of the film consists of a question and answer session, while the second half focuses on an…

Direct and subtle sabotage is the focus of this USDA film, mixed with an unhealthy amount of fear. Connecting talkative people on the home front with critical losses and the idleness of workers with a losing effort. The film implores citizens to work…

Providing viewers with the complete process of making a victory garden, from selecting plants and location to watering and harvesting. The end of the film also shows common mistakes people make when trying to grow a victory garden.

This USDA film walks through the importance of U.S. food production to feeding the world. After establishing the place of the U.S. om food production, the rest of the film is dedicated to walking through the basics and the benefits of planting a…

This film showcases the sacrifices American women should undertake while men were off fighting in WWII. To demonstrate these ideas, the film follows the wife of a farmer along her daily routine, which includes planting extra food, household chores,…

Created in 1943 by the USDA and the Agricultural Adjustment Agency, this film explores the importance of agricultural products to the Allied war effort. Ranging from palm oil to pigs, the film demonstrates the need for conservation and greater…

A shot of a newspaper headline showing that recently caught saboteurs were executed.

A shot of the Quiz Keds answering questions in a school setting