Decade - 1940s

In the 1940s, teachers typically wore conservative and formal clothing. Women often donned dresses or skirts paired with blouses, often accessorized with cardigans or tailored jackets, while men usually wore dress shirts with ties and slacks. Fabrics were practical and modest, reflecting the era's societal norms and the need for professionalism in the classroom. Overall, the attire emphasized a neat and respectable appearance, suitable for the educational environment.

Canning in the early 1940's is not so different from home canning today.

Glass canning jars are used along with a two piece lid. One part of the lid fits the mouth of the jar and is designed to seal under high heat. The second part to the lid is a ring that screws onto the jar to hold the seal in place until it has sealed.

Jars and lids are sterilized before use. In the 1940's they would have been put into a pot of boiling water for several minutes. You can do the same now or use the dishwasher.

The food is prepared to be canned. Most vegetables are cleaned and blanched, which means immersing them briefly in boiling water, then an ice bath. Fruits, meat and fish can go in as is.

The jars are packed tightly so as not to waste space and then water is added to fill the jar. You can also add sugar to fruit.

The lids are put on and the jars are immersed in a pot of boiling water. The length of time they remain is dependent on what you are canning. You can also use a pressure cooker for this step.

Once the jars are done, they are removed with tongs and placed on a kitchen towel to rest undisturbed. Within the next several hours, you should hear the cans pop, which means they have sealed.

Any jars that have not sealed within several hours can be re-done using a new seal or put into the refrigerator to be consumed within the next few days.

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World War II began on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. This aggressive act prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany on September 3, 1939, marking the official start of the conflict. The invasion was part of Adolf Hitler's expansionist agenda and was facilitated by the earlier signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which divided Eastern Europe between Germany and the Soviet Union.

There were three presidents during these decades. Franklin D. Roosevelt was president from March 4, 1933, to April 12, 1945. Harry Truman took office in April 12, 1945 and served until January 20, 1953. Dwight D. Eisenhower was sworn in on January 20, 1953 and was president until January 20, 1961.

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The U.S. didn't mint any silver dollars in the 1940s.

During the 1940s, many Americans moved due to the economic and social upheaval caused by World War II. The demand for labor in war industries prompted a significant migration to urban areas and industrial centers, particularly in regions like the West Coast and the Midwest. Additionally, the post-war period saw returning soldiers seeking jobs and housing, which further fueled domestic migration. This era also included the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to northern cities, seeking better opportunities and escaping racial segregation.

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World War 2 was the principal thing that occurred in the 1940's

Lots of manual work. Lots of children in the family.

In 1940 improvised life style. Gadgets and mechanical help to

do chores of work.

The term Moors refers to the medieval Muslim inhabitants of Northwest Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, Septimania, Sicily and Malta. The religious difference of the Moorish Muslims led to a centuries-long conflict with the Christian kingdoms of Europe called the Reconquista. The Fall of Granada in 1492 saw the end of the Muslim presence in Iberia.

You pulled a metal handle under the hand grip and it operated a similar brake to today's through a series of jointed rods (rather that cable)

Extremely popular and was the center of home entertainment. Although the TV had been invented very few people owned one and then only in large cities. Rural America relied on the radio for news and entertainment. Almost every home has a large radio in the living room.

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In the 1940s, the radio was a major form of mass communication. Most telephone calls were placed through operators instead of calling a person's house directly.

Same thing they use today except the Euro in Europe.

Same thing they use today, the Pound Sterling. Also called the Pound, Quid, or Sterling.

The average 1947 car cost around $1,300 which adjusted for inflation is $13,645 in 2012 dollars.

The first and second waves of soldiers finally began to get off Omaha Beach around mid-day after being pinned down for over 4 hours.