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German translation: GI = government issue. US soldiers were issued government equipment and uniforms and later they were called GIs.

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English term or phrase:	GI Bill
German translation:	GI = government issue. US soldiers were issued government equipment and uniforms and later they were called GIs.
Entered by:	Gudrun Russo

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14:53 Aug 16, 2004

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Social Sciences - Military / Defense / legislation

English term or phrase: GI Bill

Can somebody tell me what GI stands for, and maybe provide a German translation for GI Bill (I know it is a bill providing education for veterans).
Thanks.

Gudrun Russo KudoZ activity Questions: 134 (1 open) (10 without valid answers) (2 closed without grading) Answers: 67
Local time: 05:15

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Explanation:
GI = government issue. US soldiers were issued government equipment and uniforms and later they were called GIs. I went to college on the GI Bill.

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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 04:15

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Explanation:
GI = government issue. US soldiers were issued government equipment and uniforms and later they were called GIs. I went to college on the GI Bill.

Kim Metzger
Mexico
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Dec 6, 2005 - Changes made by Kim Metzger:
Field	Other => Social Sciences

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