How many American men used to the G.I. bill for technical and vocational training during the 1940s and 50s?
a. 500,000
b. 1 million
c. 6 million
d. 20 million
Ans: c. 6 million
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A) been reduced to poverty B) given away his massive personal fortune C) served as an advisor to five presidents D) fallen into public disgrace
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A. Cuba B. Afghanistan C. Pakistan D. China E. North Korea
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