### Question
How is the term World War II defined?


### Answer
The term **World War II** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 417* as the following:

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 417*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

