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American GI’sSoldiers of the United States Army and Airman
of the United States Air forces. GI stands for “government issue” or “general issue”
Hardships in the War
● Underprepared- Training could only do so much● Fear- Soldiers knew they could die at any time, especially if they were crossing an open field or storming a beach under
heavy enemy fire● Boredom- soldiers with free time often felt homesick and lonely. Many men fought these feelings by writing letters to
home.
The G.I. Bill, was a law that provided benefits for returning World War II veterans. Benefits included low-cost mortgages, low-interest loans to start a business, expenses to attend university, as well as one year of unemployment compensation. It was available to every veteran who had not been dishonorably discharged; combat was not required.
-Delays caused many G.I.’s to have to pay on their own
-Some lived in their cars or on the street
-Many went into major debt
-Some didn’t get the reconciliation they thought they deserved
Hardships in the community
Opportunities●Officially the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, the G.I. Bill was created to help veterans of World War II. It established hospitals, made low-interest mortgages available and granted stipends covering tuition
and expenses for veterans attending college or trade schools.●the GIs would form strong bonds with their comrades as they fought
together ●When the GIs returned home they had a newfound respect themselves
and their country.●It established veteran hospitals for vocational rehabilitation made low-interest mortgages available and granted stipends covering tuition and
living expenses for veterans attending college and trade schools
Key Content TermsGIs - Government issued, when the soldiers had GI soap, GI socks, GI helmets, and a GI rifle. Thats the reason why the soldiers were called GIs. GI cans - What American soldiers referred too as artillery shells.
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