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U.S. Food Administration, between 1917 and 1919. Group portrait of women in uniform. The United States Food Administration (1917-1920) was an independent Federal agency that controlled the production, distribution and conservation of food in the U.S. during World War I. It was established to prevent monopolies and hoarding, and to maintain government control of food. U.S. Food Administration, between 1917 and 1919. Creator: Harris & Ewing. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)