On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese, resulting in America joining WWII. Many Americans left home to fight in the war, leaving those on the home front, the civilians inhabiting the homeland of a nation at war, to fill required roles back home in industry, organizing scrap metal drives and growing their own Victory Gardens. While many Americans supported the war effort, some became victims of discrimination. Executive Order 9066 was passed after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and forced almost 75,000 Americans of Japanese descent out of their homes and into incarceration in isolated camps. The effects of the war were felt across America in daily life, from entertainment to government to the economy and society. Women entered the workforce in huge numbers. Americans had to get used to rationing, as food and supply rationing became a way of life, due to shortages because many supplies were diverted to troops. Even daily clothing changed and became more functional with less frill as a result of the need to conserve materials. People from all walks of life contributed in one way or another to the war effort, with even many famous actors spending time in the military. Desperate for any news about the war, many Americans turned to the radio. For most Americans, their most reliable source of information was the radio show host. Concerning the economy, America fared well. Due to the massive production that began during WWII, America came out of the war with a booming economy.