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The Rationing of Chewing Gum During WWII
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During WWII, chewing gum was considered a nonessential item and therefore rationed. The scarcity of gum during the war prompted people to hoard it and has created a lasting memory of the war for those who lived through it.
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Summary
During WWII, gum was rationed and could not be bought. Many people in modern times would be surprised to learn that gum was not available during this time period.