Office Of Civilian Defense
- Office Of Civilian Defense
(OCD)
Established by executive order in May 1941, the OCD was authorized to coordinate national civilian defense and promote civilian morale. Headed by Fiorello La Guardia, it established local civilian defense units to provide air raid precautions, first aid, and fire protection in the event of enemy attack. In some towns, the local OCD planted “victory” gardens to provide extra foodstuff. In other areas, it led drives to collect scrap metal, paper, and rubber. Eleanor Roosevelt directed the OCD’s Volunteer Participation Committee, but when some of her appointments provoked criticism from Congress in 1942, she resigned. Approximately 10 million people played a part in the OCD during the war.
Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt–Truman Era .
Neil A. Wynn .
2015.
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