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The photograph shows individuals receiving aid in Mejex-El-Bab, Tunisia. A market was operated by the Allied civilian relief groups to sell food, clothing, kerosene and other supplies from the U.S. Office of Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation Operations. These items were meant for native Tunisians and Europeans who were victims of war deprivation.
Source-Dependent Questions
- Reflect on this photograph of individuals receiving aid in Tunisia to Their Cry is Answered. How are the characterizations of each area different?
- Tunisia is located very near to the southern tip of Italy. Why was Tunisia a key location in the European theater?
- A market operated by Allied civilian relief groups provided supplies for the Tunisians and Europeans affected by the war. Why was relief aid located in Tuisia?
Citation Information
"Mejex-El-Bab, Tunisia. A market operated by the Allied civilian relief groups to sell at cost food, clothing, kerosene, etc., supplied by the U.S. Office of Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation Operations to natives and Europeans, victims of war deprivation," 1943. Courtesy of Library of Congress