Kansapedia
This month in Kansas history
The G.I. Bill of Rights transformed America. Written by Kansan Harry Colmery and signed into law on June 22, 1944, the bill provided books, tuition, and a monthly stipend for veterans who enrolled in colleges and universities.
Notable Kansans
Notable Kansans birthday this month:
- June 27, 1835 - Fred Harvey
Cool Things
Drive-in menu boards feature 30 cents for a burger, a nickel for a root beer, and two dimes for a slice of apple pie, a good deal in the 1950s.
Notable Events in Kansas History
A few of the 12 notable events:
- July 5, 1859 - Women’s rights included in discussions at Wyandotte Constitutional Convention.
Real People. Real Stories.
Meet Gwendolyn Brooks
Born June 7, 1917, in Topeka, Gwendolyn Brooks received the Pulitzer Prize for 1949; the first African American poet to receive the award.
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