Each year on the first Friday in June, people participate in National Doughnut or Donut Day!
In 1917, the original “Salvation Army Doughnut” was first served by the ladies of the Salvation Army. It was during WWI that the Salvation Army Lassies went to the front lines of Europe. Home-cooked foods, provided by these brave volunteers, were a morale boost to the troops.
The doughnuts were often cooked in oil inside the metal helmets of American soldiers. American infantrymen were then commonly called “doughboys.” A more standard spelling of the word is “donut.” Celebrate the day by enjoying your favorite doughnut.
A recent poll found over 90% of Americans “like” or “love” donuts . . . and only 1% dislike them enough to use the word “hate.” Also, our favorite types are glazed, Boston cream, and chocolate frosted.
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