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GI Bill of Rights
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GI Bill of Rights
Origins & passage in 1940s, educational provisions, impact on veterans & college system, benefits to society and the need for revising in 1990s.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages) |
6 sources |
1997
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"The G.I. Bill of Rights transformed socio-economic conditions in America by democratizing U.S. higher education. Prior to the enactment of the G.I. Bill the nation's colleges and universities were the domain of the upper middle classes. Discrimination based on race, religion, and gender was commonplace. With the passage of the G.I. Bill institutions of higher education were inundated by war veterans, most from blue-collar backgrounds. By making higher education accessible to millions, the G.I. Bill was responsible for the enlargement of the American middle class.The G.I. Bill of Rights is the popular name for the Servicemen's Readjustment Act, also known as Public Law 346. The bill has been called the most important piece of legislation of..."
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