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Victory Garden Alliance Inspires Americans to Grow Their Own Produce

Jacqueline Capriotti founded the organization to reflect the ‘victory garden’ movement that originated in World War II.
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Victory Garden Alliance Inspires Americans to Grow Their Own Produce
Jacqueline Capriotti is founder of the Victory Garden Alliance, which originated during the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presidential campaign. Courtesy of Jacqueline Capriotti
Jeff Louderback
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From her New Jersey home, Jacqueline Capriotti envisions a symbolic return to 1945, when many Americans grew their own food and were called upon to support the war effort by creating “victory gardens.”

During World War II, more than 20 million registered victory gardens sprouted across the United States. By 1945, these gardens produced 40 percent of the nation’s fresh produce.

Jeff Louderback
Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.