Sunday, October 10, 2004
Tribute to Salem, IL 929.5
Eight and 1/2 miles past Salem, but there is one last thing I want to mention about this interesting town of 12,000, on Route 50, and its contributions to millions of G.I.s, including myself. TRIBUTE TO SALEM, IL: BIRTHPLACE OF THE GI BILL OF RIGHTS -- DURBIN (Extension of Remarks - April 20, 1994 The GI Bill has helped to educate 7.8 million veterans, helped 14 million buy homes, and enabled countless Americans to get back on their feet after returning from military service. Walked 4.5 miles at the Veterans Park in Clarksburg, WV
