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Bud Jamison @grunteledboomer.bsky.social

There were 2 WWII victory days, VJ Day (Japan), and VE day (Europe). Both meant a LOT to anyone with a service member in their family (less chance of getting killed, AND they would mostly be coming home soon), but ALSO to many civilians, because it meant the end of rationing.

may 7, 2025, 10:47 pm • 13 2

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Amanda D @goldnmyear.bsky.social

Food rationing in Britain finally ended on July 4, 1954, nine years after the end of World War II. While the war ended in 1945, shortages persisted, and bread was even rationed for two years after the war. Meat was the last item to be de-rationed,

may 8, 2025, 1:15 am • 8 1 • view