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In what war did the phrase “meatless Mondays” originate?

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in what war did the phrase meatless mondays originate

The phrase “meatless Mondays” originated in World War I.

Herbert Hoover, director of the Food Administration, urged Americans to observe “meatless Mondays” and “wheat-less Wednesdays” to conserve food for the war.

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