### Question
How does THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU define World War II?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 417*, **World War II** is defined as:

> the period beginning with September 16, 1940, and ending at the close of July 24, 1947

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 417*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

