Long before the word “Doughboy” conjured images of the Pillsbury shorty, it was the nickname for the homesick frontline warriors during World War I, who eagerly awaited the arrival of the Doughnut Girls. For them, doughnuts were the key symbols of home.
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Doughnuts
It's National Doughnut Day - truly one of the nation's finest holidays. But how much do you actually know about the poignant, patriotic history of our favorite fried food product?