jul 28, 1917 - War Industries Board

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The War Industries Board (WIB) was established in 1917 during World War I to coordinate the production of war materials and the purchase of war supplies, effectively centralizing control over industries crucial to the war effort. Led by Bernard Baruch, the board set production priorities, allocated raw materials, and fixed prices, playing a critical role in shifting and boosting the U.S. economy to meet the demands of wartime production.

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