see lines going around the block. These were men who were waiting to get physicals so they could be enlisted in the army and go fight. It was a terrible feeling because you didnt want any of the men in your family to go off to war. My husband was drafted, but after getting his physical he was given an A-1 card. He had a heart condition, which was the reasoning for receiving the A-1 card. This card meant that you were physically not fit to fight in the armed forces, and you could not serve in the army. There was a lot of relief for myself when this occurred, yet my husband was disappointed. He felt terrible about not being able to serve his country in that way. Many men wanted to join the army willingly to go out and fight against Hitler and the Nazis. Almost every window in the city had a star in the window. The Stars would represent a person in your family who was in the actual war (cite). If your brother was in the war, you had a star. If you had a father, and a husband in the war you would have two stars. It went just like that. As the night came in New York City the lights would go out. Imagine, New York City being completely pitch black. They had to do this of course because of the fact that if planes were to come and try to bomb New York City; they would have difficulty finding it. There were also tons of posters and advertisements supporting the war, and telling you ways of how you can help the war effort. Everywhere you turned there was a poster of Hitler, or of banners telling you to save your scrap metal and buy war bonds. People would also make up expressions to help prevent certain things. The one quote that stands out the most is Loose Lips, Sink Ships. All the American people were contributing to a common good. Every little thing that was in every persons everyday life was put forth to the war effort. There were great shortages due to the contribution to the armed forces. Things like sugar, meats, ...
