Seventy-five years ago is a long time ago and gaining perspective into history is good for our souls, so here we go!
"In June the Battle of Midway ends with the first major Japanese loss. Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle leads a bombing group over Tokyo." America was at World War.
"War bonds are introduced, raising $13 billion by December 23. Gasoline rationing goes into effect in the United States. The Manhattan Project begins. Kellogg's Raisin Bran and instant coffee are introduced.. The draft age is lowered to 18 years of age."
The 1942 World Series Champions are the St. Louis Cardinals. Life expectancy was 62.9 years. Anew House cost $3,775.00.( in 1945 my parents paid $4,500 for a brand new house.) The Average Income was $1,885.00 per year. The Average Rent was $35.00 per month. Tuition at Harvard University was $420.00 per year. A movie ticket cost 30 cents and gasoline was 15 cents per gallon.
"Milk was 60 cents a gallon. Bacon, 40 cents a pound. Eggs were 20 cents a dozen and hamburger 30 cents a pound." My day of birth was a Wednesday.
Life was sure different in 1942. The radio was the primary source of communication.
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