Whenever people criticize the government’s role, this is an interesting example to point out — a huge investment in the American people that gave an incalculable return in terms of growth of the American economy. A monstrous boost to the post-WWII creation of a real middle class
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Except for African American GIs who were largely left out of this post war benefit after serving this country.
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The famous G.I Bill. It did a lot to help America recover & thrive after wartime. It created a prosperity that would eventually bring about the "middle class" which had never existed before. "Boomers" across the country are a product of the G.I.bill's success. Suburbs were home
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Democratic administrations combined with a Democratic Congress get shit done
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Some members of Congress labeled this act as a “handout”
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Bless him for that one ;)
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The GI bill was the only way my parents were able to buy a home. The mortgage was $65 a month and they both had to work to make the payment. 1951.
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I wouldn't have been able to attend college without the GI Bill, one great program.
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@HTD_Classics Education and integration make all the difference. -EThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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This helped so many GIs returning from the war, thanks to FDR.
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How much Republican support did the GI Bill have?
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What a REAL President should do!
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EO 9066 not so much :(
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