September 5, 2010
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Cracker Jacks are molasses-coated popcorn created by F. W. Rueckheim in 1873, and are sold all over the world.

Did you know that during World War II, the prizes in each Cracker Jacks box were all military-oriented to support the war effort?

The VETERANS
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Soldiers posing on an airplane. Date: unknown
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Picture of Mr. Gordon. Date: unknown
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Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Mr. Gordon. Date: unknown
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