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Contents † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Preface: The Paradox of Children ix Acknowledgments xiii Introduction: A Child’s Perspective on World War II 1 1. Almost Christmastime 8 2. Schools for War 22 3. Kid Salvage 40 4. Junior Commandos 56 5. Soldier Citizens 71 6. War Waifs 89 7. Zoot Suits and Victory Girls 100 8. Gold Stars 116 Conclusion: The Forgotten Generation 132 Notes 139 Bibliography 155 Index 167 ...

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