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G.I. BILL

G.I. BILL. House authors Edith Nourse Rodgers of Massachusetts and John Rankin of Mississippi look on as President Roosevelt signs legislation popularly known as the "GI Bill of Rights.".

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G.I. BILL

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  1. G.I. BILL

  2. House authors Edith Nourse Rodgers of Massachusetts and John Rankin of Mississippi look on as President Roosevelt signs legislation popularly known as the "GI Bill of Rights."

  3. The GI Bill, officially known as the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, was designed to provide greater opportunities to returning war veterans of World War II. The bill, signed by President Roosevelt on June 22, 1944, provided federal aid to help veterans adjust to civilian life in the areas of hospitalization, purchase of homes and businesses, and especially, education. This act provided tuition, subsistence, books and supplies, equipment, and counseling services for veterans to continue their education in school or college.

  4. The original drafts of the WWII "GI Bill" written in 1944 by Mr. Harry Colmery of The American Legion are preserved under glass

  5. The Servicemen's Readjustment Act included the following:1. The Federal Government would subsidize tuition, fees, books, and educational materials for veterans and contribute to living expenses incurred while attending college or other approved institutions.2. Veterans were free to attend the educational institution of their choice.3. Colleges were free to admit those veterans who met their admissions requirements.Within the following 7 years, approximately 8 million veterans received educational benefits. Of that number, approximately 2,300,000 attended colleges and universities, 3,500,000 received school training, and 3,400,000 received on-the-job training. By 1951, this act had cost the government a total cost of approximately $14 billion.

  6. The G. I. Bill of Rights or Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 provided for college or vocational education for returning World War ll Veterans (commonly referred to as GIS or G.I.s) as well as one-year of unemployment compensation. It also provided loans for returning veterans to buy homes and start businesses.

  7. The End!!!

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