<P> An important provision of the G.I. Bill was low interest, zero down payment home loans for servicemen, with more favorable terms for new construction compared to existing housing . This encouraged millions of American families to move out of urban apartments and into suburban homes . </P> <P> Another provision was known as the 52--20 clause for unemployment . Unemployed war veterans would receive $20 once a week for 52 weeks for up to one year while they were looking for work . Less than 20 percent of the money set aside for the 52--20 Club was distributed . Rather, most returning servicemen quickly found jobs or pursued higher education . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section does not cite any sources . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (June 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section does not cite any sources . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (June 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr>

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