aug 10, 1917 - Food Administration Created

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The U.S. Food Administration was created in 1917 during World War I, led by Herbert Hoover, to manage the wartime supply, conservation, distribution, and transportation of food. The administration implemented voluntary measures such as "Meatless Mondays" and "Wheatless Wednesdays" to encourage American households to consume less and help ensure that there was enough food for the American military and its allies.

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