Episode
Donuts Behind the Front Lines
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- Jun 6, 2026
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- 111
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Summary
Did you know National Donut Day began as a wartime morale booster? In 1917, Salvation Army “Donut Lassies” fried donuts in soldiers’ helmets to bring comfort to U.S. troops in WWI. The tradition grew so powerful it inspired the 1938 Chicago fundraiser still celebrated today — a sweet tribute to compassion, connection, and the quiet heroism of everyday acts. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a264a54f457575a3