ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

GI Brides

Okay kiddo, let me explain what GI brides are.

During World War II, many American soldiers were sent to fight in other countries, including Japan and Europe. While they were there, they sometimes fell in love with local women and decided to get married. These women became known as GI brides because they were married to soldiers who were part of the US Army, which was sometimes called the GI (Government Issue) Army.

Now, getting married and moving to a new country can be really hard, especially if you don't know anyone or don't speak the language very well. So, the US government set up programs to help these women adjust to life in America. They provided things like English classes, job training, and even financial assistance in some cases.

It wasn't always easy for GI brides, though. Some people in America didn't approve of their marriages to soldiers from other countries, and they faced discrimination and even violence because of it. But many GI brides persevered and built new lives with their husbands in America.

So, in short, GI brides were women who married American soldiers during World War II and moved to the United States to start new lives with their husbands. The government provided support to help them adjust to their new home.