Even earlier, NRA was asking members to donate firearms (rifles, shotguns, pistols) for use by British Home Guard units in defending against the expected German invasion.

Thousands of Americans responded and the weapons were delivered to Great Britain. Although the deal was that the weapons would be returned to owners if possible, at the close of WW2 most were gathered up and dumped in the North Atlantic.

Interesting time in our history. Civil Defense wardens enforcing blackout orders in American cities. Alaska State Militia called up and federalized to stand against Japanese incursions in the Aleutian Islands. California State Militia members standing coast watch duties and manning anti-aircraft guns.

Just about all of the organized National Guard units had already been federalized and incorporated into the standing army. US Navy retirees were recalled to active duty. Local high schools sponsored draft registration events. Red Cross auxiliary units were federalized as nurses and hospital staff.

Scrap metal collection drives to support the war effort. Rubber also. Gasoline rationing. Food rationing. Alcohol restrictions (needed for torpedo propellant fuel). Old wool clothing gathered up for rendering into fabric for uniforms. Victory gardens.

I wonder how today's entitled folks would respond to general mobilization.

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