MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENT #3:

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DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
An interesting military document apparently given to the soldiers by the Commander of Fort Lee, Virginia, to help them adjust to civilian life after being discharged from service in the U.S. Army.

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SOME EXCERPTS FROM THIS DOCUMENT:

1 page (8 x 13"), typescript

Camp Lee, Virginia.

SOLDIERS HONORABLY DISCHARGED AT CAMP LEE, VIRGINIA.

After serving well your Country in time of war, you are now honorably discharged. BUT YOUR COUNTRY STILL NEEDS YOUR SERVICE.

You have been learning in the Army; keep on learning when you get home. Use the Public Library, read good newspapers and magazines, go to day and night school where you can learn some trade or profession and command a better job.
EDUCATION GIVES YOU POWER.
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You are proud to have worn the American uniform which marked you as a soldier fo the highest type.
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As LONG AS YOU WEAR YOUR UNIFORM, REMEMBER THE MILITARY COURTESY THAT ACCOMPANIES IT.
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Finally, remember you can now vote and have a voice in the Government; for THE CITIZENS OF THIS COUNTRY ARE THE GOVERNMENT.
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America expects that as you proved yourselves “first in war” so you will now show yourselves “first in peace.” Her future is in your hands. Carry On!
Omar Bundy,
Major General, U.S.A.
Commanding

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