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414 The Teheran Conference

The History of the Twentieth Century

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Racial Disparities and Political Intrigue in WWII America

This chapter examines the GI Bill's role in exacerbating racial disparities in post-war America, portraying it as an affirmative action initiative for white veterans while sidelining marginalized groups. Additionally, it reveals the political dynamics and scandal involving Undersecretary Sumner Wells, culminating in President Roosevelt's covert wartime travel plans.

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