Today in History

June 22, 1944

G.I. Bill Becomes Law

On June 22, 1944, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 - better known as the G.I. Bill. The law provided a range of benefits to those who had served (at least 120 days and without being dishonorably discharged) in World War II. The consequences of the G.I. Bill were widespread, as it flushed middle class America with more education, affordable housing, career opportunities and more.

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