Which government agency controlled the use of valuable resources including oil, metal, and rubber?

The War Production Board (WPB) coordinated wartime manufacturing and directed how scarce materials were allocated. It controlled the use of resources such as oil, metals, and rubber so they could be prioritized for military needs. The Defense Plant Corporation mainly financed and built industrial facilities, rather than overseeing the broad allocation of materials.

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