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World War I Curried Whale Leftovers photo coming soon

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World War I Curried Whale Leftovers

The U.S. Food Administration and Bureau of Fisheries also described curried whale as a way to turn cooked whale leftovers into another meal during wartime conservation.

United States home front30 minutes to 1 hourHistorical reference

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World War I Home Front

World War I Whale Pot Roast

During World War I, the U.S. Food Administration and the Bureau of Fisheries promoted whale as a substitute meat while Americans conserved beef, pork, wheat, and sugar for soldiers and allies.

United States home frontAbout 2 hours 15 minutesHistorical reference