World War I Agencies

Committee on Public Information

made to sell America on the war and the world on wilsionian war aims, delivered speeches and propaganda, they had posters, leaflets, and pamphlets and movies and songs.

War Industries Board

shipbuilding program, council of defense to study problems

National War Labor Board

gave employees right to high wages, 8-hour work day, but no right to labor union

Food Administration

was in charge of rationing and cutting back to send food to the front lines

Fuel Administration

wanted Americans to save fuel with heatless Mondays, lightless nights, and gasless Sundays.

Railroad Administration

the government took over the railroads when there was a lot of traffic and seized enemy vessels.