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Soldiers to Citizens: The G.I. Bill and the Making of the Greatest Generation,Used
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A hell of a gift, an opportunity.' 'Magnanimous.' 'One of the greatest advantages I ever experienced.' These are the voices of World War II veterans, lavishing praise on their beloved G.I. Bill. Transcending boundaries of class and race, the Bill enabled a sizable portion of the hallowed 'greatest generation' to gain vocational training or to attend college or graduate school at government expense. Its beneficiaries had grown up during the Depression, living in tenements and coldwater flats, on farms and in small towns across the nation, most of them expecting that they would one day work in the same kinds of jobs as their fathers. Then the G.I. Bill came along, and changed everything. They experienced its provisions as inclusive, fair, and tremendously effective in providing the deeply held American value of social opportunity, the chance to improve one's circumstances. They become chefs and custom builders, teachers and electricians, engineers and college professors.But the G.I. Bill fueled not only the development of the middle class: it also revitalized American democracy. Americans who came of age during World War II joined fraternal groups and neighborhood and community organizations and took part in politics at rates that made the postwar era the twentieth century's civic 'golden age.' Drawing on extensive interviews and surveys with hundreds of members of the 'greatest generation,' Suzanne Mettler finds that by treating veterans as firstclass citizens and in granting advanced education, the Bill inspired them to become the active participants thanks to whom memberships in civic organizations soared and levels of political activity peaked.Mettler probes how this landmark law produced such a civic renaissance. Most fundamentally, she discovers, it communicated to veterans that government was for and about people like them, and they responded in turn. In our current age of rising inequality and declining civic engagement, Soldiers to Citizens offers critical lessons about how public programs can make a difference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Soldiers to Citizens'? A: The book explores how the G.I. Bill transformed the lives of World War II veterans by providing them with opportunities for education and vocational training, ultimately contributing to the development of the middle class and revitalizing American democracy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Soldiers to Citizens'? A: The author of 'Soldiers to Citizens: The G.I. Bill and the Making of the Greatest Generation' is Suzanne Mettler.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Soldiers to Citizens' published? A: The book was published on September 15, 2005.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the impact of the G.I. Bill on social opportunity, civic engagement, and the creation of a more inclusive American society, highlighting how it affected the 'greatest generation'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Soldiers to Citizens' is suitable for academic research, as it is based on extensive interviews and surveys with World War II veterans and provides a detailed analysis of the G.I. Bill's effects.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts from veterans? A: Yes, the book includes personal accounts from World War II veterans, showcasing their experiences and perspectives on the G.I. Bill.
- Q: Can I find lessons on public programs in this book? A: Yes, the book offers critical lessons about how public programs, like the G.I. Bill, can significantly impact civic engagement and social mobility.