The GI Bill, signed into law in 1944, provided World War II veterans with funding for college education, unemployment insurance, and housing. It has supported generations of veterans in pursuing education and building prosperous lives. The bill transformed lives by expanding access to housing and education for returning service members and their families.
The GI Bill in 1944 helped white Americans go to college, buy homes, and build generational wealth, but 97% of Black World War II veterans were not able to use the bill, widening the Black-white wealth gap that still exists today. https://t.co/7wxswxPJvv
How the GI Bill widened the Black-white wealth gap (via @latimesopinion) https://t.co/HQTGpoMmtG https://t.co/2MwCG6ZIhO
80 years ago, we promised our servicemembers we would help them fulfill their dreams of education through the G.I. Bill. Today, we must fulfill our promises to our nation's veterans and their families by ensuring ALL have access to quality benefits.
Celebrating 80 years of the GI Bill! π This historic legislation has transformed lives, providing education, housing, and career opportunities for our veterans. Here's to eight decades of support and a brighter future for our heroes! #IUsedMyGIBill https://t.co/e8X8ewUpuT
Because of the GI Bill, generations of veterans have been able to obtain an education and advance their civilian careers. As we mark the 80th anniversary of this game-changing law, I'll stay laser-focused on fighting to protect our student vets and their hard-earned benefits.
#OTD in 1944, the first G.I. Bill became law, helping WWII veterans navigate the path back to civilian life. Decades later, the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill helped many of my fellow Marines pursue their educations. I will always fight for bills like these that support those who served.
The G.I. Bill was signed into law 80 years ago today. This landmark legislation gave millions of WWII veterans β including my own Grandfather β the opportunity to pursue a college education, receive unemployment insurance, and secure stable housing.
80 years ago today, the G.I. Bill was signed into law. This bill transformed the lives of returning service members and their families by expanding access to housing and education. We can leave no veteran behind, just as we leave no soldier on the field of battle #GIBill80
We have a duty to serve those who serve our country. 80 years ago, Pres. Roosevelt helped us live up to that promise by signing the G.I. Bill into law, which has provided generations of veterans with the resources to build a prosperous life in the country they fought to protect.
#OnThisDay in 1944, the GI Bill was signed into law, providing World War II veterans with funding for college education, unemployment insurance, and housing. It put higher education within the reach of millions of veterans of WWII and later military conflicts. https://t.co/5CpULHfHl3