American Military Welfare Programs
Jennifer Mittelstadt talked about the rise of welfare programs for American veterns, especially in the 20th century. This interview took place at the American Historical Association’s annual meeting in Denver, Colorado.
Description
Jennifer Mittelstadt talked about the rise of welfare programs for American veterans, especially in the 20th century. This interview took place at the American Historical Association’s annual meeting in Denver, Colorado.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What resources were covered through military welfare programs during the revolutionary period?
- How did pensions play a role in U.S. citizens' participation in the military?
- What is the relationship between military welfare programs and civilian welfare programs?
- How have military welfare programs changed since the 1960s?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Active Duty Benefits
- Civil War
- G. I. Bill
- Regan Era
- Revolutionary Period
- Social Welfare
- U. S. Military
- World War 1
- World War 2