US Congress Discusses Wartime Budget

During wartime, Congress faced significant challenges related to war and peace, leading to increased mobilization efforts and a new budget to address manpower shortages. War mobilization director Burns called for all-out war production, emphasizing the need for more men to produce more shells and fire more guns in 1945. The urgency was so great that 8-inch shells were produced, shipped, and fired at the front in less than 18 days.

What major issues was the wartime Congress addressing?

• Educational reforms

• Healthcare reforms

• War and peace challenges

• Environmental policies

What did Director Burns emphasize in his call for action?

• Enhancing educational systems

• Improving healthcare

• Increasing war production

• Reducing taxes

In what year did Director Burns call for more men to produce more shells?

• 1946

• 1945

• 1944

• 1943

How quickly were 8-inch shells produced and sent to the front lines?

• Less than 30 days

• Less than 25 days

• Less than 18 days

• Less than 10 days

What does the rapid production of 8-inch shells indicate?

• A focus on peacetime activities

• An urgent need for supplies

• A lack of demand

• A surplus of resources