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Sammy Backers of the Northwoods
One of the nicknames given to soldiers in the First World War was “Sammy.” During the holiday season of 1917, people in the Northwoods were encouraged to support the troops by becoming a “Sammy Backer.” What was a Sammy Backer?
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One of the nicknames given to soldiers in the First World War was “Sammy.” During the holiday season of 1917, people in the Northwoods were encouraged to support the troops by becoming a “Sammy Backer.” What was a Sammy Backer?