October 7, 2008
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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?

WWII HISTORY RESOURCES
Links
The links below provide access to various World War II resources that can be used for obtaining more information about the war.


Veteran Sites

Veterans History Project
This site is a great resource to search oral histories of U.S. Veterans from World War I to the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
This site allows members to stay involved with the community and gives resources to help promote education as well as benefits for the members such as various discounts.

Encyclopedia Britannica - Normandy 1944
This site has oral histories and actual video clips and footage of the Battle of Normandy.


Organizations

Paralyzed Veterans of America
This organization works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with spinal cord injuries and disabilities. They are the leading advocate for health care, education, veteran's benefits and rights, and disability rights.

Disabled American Veterans
This organization was formed after the country faced painful effects of World War I. It's 85 year history and grown and adapted to face the needs of disabled veterans.

Military Order of the Purple Heart
This organization is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans, promote patriotism; support necessary legislative initiatives; and most importantly, provide service to all veterans and their families.


Societies

Congressional Medal of Honor Society
This is society was chartered by President Dwight Eisenhower. One of the objectives and purpose is to form a bond of friendship and comradeship among all holders of the Congressional Medal of Honor.  

Military Order of the Purple Heart
This organization is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans, promote patriotism; support necessary legislative initiatives; and most importantly, provide service to all veterans and their families.


Military Sites

U.S. Department of Defense
This is the official site of the U.S. Department of Defense that gives the latest news and events that affect our

U.S. Air Force
This site is the official website of the United States Air Force.

U.S. Army
This site is the official website of the United States Army.

U.S. Coast Guard
This site is the official website of the United States Coast Guard.

U.S. Marines
This site is the official website of the United States Marines.

U.S. Navy
This site is the official website of the United States Navy.

Department of Homeland Security
This is the official site of the Department of Homeland Security with news and events that effect our security within the United States.

U.S. Central Command
This site provides news clips, maps, newsletters and all military related news and information.



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