World War II Merchant Marine: An Analysis of Veteran's Rights
This ten-page graduate paper examines the controversial issue of veteran status for Merchant Marine sailors of World War II. The author notes that thousands of United States Merchant Marine sailors served in dangerous combat zones overseas with great dedication, distinction, and courage during the legally defined duration of the Second World War, but were denied veteran's rights for decades, due to opposition from the Secretary of the Air Force and veteran's groups such as the VFW and American Legion.