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History 21 The Podcast - 5.05 The Sammie Backer Club

Looking to support the war effort, students at Anoka High School created the "Sammie Backer Club" on Oct 3, 1917 after the United States entered WWI. The goal was to send mail to every Sammie (or soldier) who had been a student at their school. Learn about the club and some of the soldiers they corresponded with.

Host Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director.

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