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The origin of National Donut Day
Salvation Army donut day
June 3, 2011
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National Donut Day means free donuts from local donut shops. But the holiday started to commemorate the Salvation Army "Lassies" who served donuts to U.S. soldiers during World War I.
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Chicago Salvation Army website, free use
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Dunkin Donuts, Tim Hortons give free donuts with drinks on National Donut Day
Pat Steer
Syracuse Food Examiner
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