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These were a type of savings bonds used by the US government to help fund the war effort over the course of the war 85 million Americans purchased bonds totalling approximately 185.7 billion.
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Vance
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The savings bonds you are referring to are likely "War Bonds" or "War Savings Bonds." These were issued by the U.S. government during times of war to raise funds for the war effort. During World War II, approximately 85 million Americans purchased these bonds, contributing to a total of around $185.7 billion in funds raised.