G.I. Bill Passes in June 1944 (0:46)
On June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Servicemen's Readjustment Act, better known as the G.I. Bill, in order to help soldiers secure stability as they returned to civilian life. A broadcast aired shortly after the bill was signed describes a nation preparing to welcome World War II veterans.
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G.I. Bill Passes in June 1944
G.I. Bill Passes in June 1944Audio Clip (0:46)
Audio Clip (0:46)
On June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Servicemen's Readjustment Act, better known as the G.I. Bill, in order to help soldiers secure stability as they returned to civilian life. A broadcast aired shortly after the bill was signed describes a nation preparing to welcome World War II veterans.
Videos (3)
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Ed McMahon and the G.I. Bill
Ed McMahon and the G.I. BillVideo Clip (3:06)
Video Clip (3:06)
WWII veteran Ed McMahon recalls the end of the war and how the G.I. Bill helped him get into the entertainment business.
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Joseph Heller on the G.I. Bill
Joseph Heller on the G.I. BillVideo Clip (2:58)
Video Clip (2:58)
WWII veteran would not have gone to college if not for the G.I. Bill.
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This Day in History: 06/22/1944 - FDR signs G.I. Bill
This Day in History: 06/22/1944 - FDR signs G.I. BillVideo Clip (1:00)
Video Clip (1:00)
In this clip from This Day In History, June 22nd, we get to learn about how president Roosevelt passed the G.I. Bill of rights. Learn how the government wanted to thank our soldiers with this bill. Houses were built for them and much more.
Photo Galleries (1)
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G.I. Bill: Famous Recpients
G.I. Bill: Famous Recpients(6 Photos)
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By 1956, more than 7.8 million veterans had received benefits under the Servicemen's Readjustmen Act, also known as the G.I. Bill.
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