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How many soldiers and airmen did Stimson help raise and train during World War II?

  • 5 million

  • 10 million

  • 13 million

  • 17 million

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During World War II, Stimson helped raise and train 13 million soldiers and airmen. He served as the Secretary of War from 1940 to 1945, and he oversaw the largest military buildup in American history. Stimson was responsible for mobilizing the nation's resources for war, and he played a key role in the Allied victory.
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