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Wed Feb-25-04 04:21 PM
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Question for Historians Or People in the Know about the G.I. Bill |
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And it's quite a simple one : what does G.I. stand for ? A google found me the G.I. Bill of rights but no explanation of G.I. in itself.
My sister is studying international politics & relations, and she doesn't know. I'm trying to impress her with my relations on this board. *ahem*
Thanks in advance !!
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:23 PM
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:25 PM
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freeminder
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:32 PM
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8. So it means government issue alright - nice site there too, thanks ! |
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Man DU is impressive. :headbang: :toast:
or reverse order
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:35 PM
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9. oops - it means both ? |
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look further down the list at the page you linked to - General Infantry is also there, although less common.
mmmm...
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:27 PM
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5. a good guess - I thought it must be something so evident |
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no one bothers to explain it. General Infantry does the trick. But I see below there are other options :P
I am also thinking of G.I. Joe used meaning "typical soldier" -> fits with the "general" infantry.
Thanks for the guess :thumbsup:
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:23 PM
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2. I always thought it was "Government Issue"... |
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...G.I. Bill is slang, though. It has an actual formal name: The Serviceman's Readjustment Act of 1944. :-)
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:27 PM
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:30 PM
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7. thanks for the confirmation |
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would you happen to know from what background it originated ? Did they say "G.I. gear" - "G.I. food packs" etc ?
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:27 PM
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:36 PM
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I was in the Navy. We were never called GIs nor did we use the phrase that I can recall.
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:49 PM
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11. God! You're smart. Old but smart! |
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:51 PM
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*sniff* I'm only 35...I haven't crested the hill yet, I hope! :D
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:53 PM
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:D
31 and I haven't seen the top yet
I hope
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:52 PM
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Thanks for the chuckle Raven. Whenever I'm feeling "old" from now on I'll just remind myself that GOPisEvil is older. :-)
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:54 PM
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15. And I'm even older than he is! |
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He just acts like an old fart! :hi:
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Wed Feb-25-04 04:55 PM
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Wow...
YOU KIDS GET OFFA MY LAWN!!!
I see what you mean, now. :D
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