G.I. Bill
United States law that provided a range of benefits for returning World War II veterans
The G.I. Bill, formally known as the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, was a law that gave benefits for some of the returning World War II veterans (known as G.I.s). The original G.I. Bill expired in 1956, but the term "G.I. Bill" is still used to talk about programs created to help American military veterans.
Long title | AN ACT To provide Federal Government aid for the readjustment in civilian life of returning World War II veterans |
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Nicknames | G.I. Bill |
Enacted by | the 78th United States Congress |
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Public law | Pub.L. 78-346 |
Statutes at Large | 58 Stat. 284 |
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