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Read Works: Walt Disney Goes to War by Lisa Briner ArticleRead Works: Walt Disney Goes to War by Lisa Briner Article
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Read Works: Walt Disney Goes to War by Lisa Briner

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[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage is about Walt Disney's contribution to winning World War II based on information provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Public Affairs. It is followed by a comprehension question set.

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"walt disney goes to war" by lisa briner, us army heritage and education center, department of veterans affairs, office of public affairs, readworks.org, readworks: walt disney goes to war by lisa briner, informational text

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