40's Culture
This global conflict shaped daily life.
What is World War II?
This film starred Humphrey Bogart in Morocco
What is Casablanca?
Massachusetts shipyards built vessels for WWII.volume.
What is the Fore River Shipyard?
Families saved fat for making explosives.
What is bacon grease?
This singer was known as “The Voice.”
Who is Frank Sinatra?
Families tried to make items like sugar and gas last for as long as it could.
What is rationing
Radio comedians became household names.
Who is Jack Benny?
This MA university contributed to radar research.
What is MIT?
This footwear became popular for women workers.
What are loafers
This song boosted morale for troops.
What is “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”?
Famous woman who is depicted flexing her arm while women filled jobs in the factories.
These played in the movie theaters during the war.
What are motion pictures
This Boston neighborhood housed many defense workers.
Lunches were carried in these.
What are lunch pails?
These sisters sang close harmony.
Who are the Andrews Sisters?
Soldiers sent letters home using this service.
What is V-Mail?
This detective character appeared on radio.
Who is Sam Spade?
Victory parades were held here after the war.
What is Boston Commons
Home radios improved in quality.
What are console radios?
Music was often played live for soldiers.
What are USO performances?
Growing food at home helped supplement food supplies.
What are victory gardens
This actress became a WWII pin-up icon.
Who is Rita Hayworth?
This Massachusetts-based factory produced aircraft engines and other war equipment during World War II.
What is General Electric?
Kids played with these simple toys consisting of a marble and small metal stars
What are jacks and marbles
This genre blended jazz and pop vocals.
What is traditional pop?