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What did Dr. Seuss do during World War II?

  • Worked in the animation and film department of the United States Army

  • Served as a soldier

  • Worked as a war correspondent

  • Taught English to soldiers

Answer

During World War II, Dr. Seuss took a brief hiatus from children's literature to work in the animation and film department of the United States Army. He wrote, produced, or animated many productions, including "Design for Death," which won the 1947 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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