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War Risk Policy Measure Ended Pension System for Soldiers
The War Risk Insurance Act of 1917 created insurance options for soldiers, replacing the old pension system. It allowed up to $10,000 in coverage with monthly payments for total disability and a $30,000 payout to families if killed. The act marked a historic shift, with officials like William G. McAdoo engaging with Sam Rayburn during its passage.
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