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Gabriel Dumont Institute

D Day Plus 60: Remembering Canada's Second World War [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A four page document in PDF format that describes the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers during the D-Day invasion of World War II and the role the Metis peoples played in the Canadian war effort.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: African American Veterans and the Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Many African American veterans joined the Civil Rights Movement after World War II when they found themselves facing continued discrimination at home. Learn about some of the veterans who were prominent activists.
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Other

The 761st Tank Battalion

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the African American 761st Tank Battalion that served during World War II. Site includes the history of the battalion referred to as the Black Panther Tank Battalion, pictures, and news of the veterans.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Gi Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
The GI Bill is explained. It provided benefits to American veterans of World War II in the form of education, loans, unemployment income, etc.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Growth of Suburbia

For Students 9th - 10th
The GI Bill made it possible for World War II veterans to finance the purchase of a house. This, combined with mass production of houses, led to the growth of suburban communities, including three Levittown suburbs.
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Wessels Living History Farm

Living History Farm: Farming in the 1940s: The Gi Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a summary of the benefits offered to veterans of World War II through the GI Bill. See how college attendance was affected by the return of veterans and their enrollment in post-secondary education.