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No one really knows the answer to this one, but there are a few theories on the subject, ranging from soldiers using pipe clay to whiten their uniform trimmings, to soldiers buttons which were large and globular (resembling doughnuts). For more information, check out the Word for the Wise: History of the word doughboy, from 3/18/97.
