The Seventy-Ninth Congress of the United States convened from January 3, 1945, to January 3, 1947. It was a significant period following World War II, marked by efforts to address post-war recovery and economic challenges. The Congress was composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate, with the Democratic Party holding a majority in both chambers. During this Congress, important legislation was passed, including the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also known as the GI Bill, which provided benefits to returning veterans. The Seventy-Ninth Congress also focused on issues such as civil rights, labor relations, and the beginnings of the Cold War with the Soviet Union.