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may 18, 1916 - Selective Service Act

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Congress passes the Selective Service Act authorizing the draft. Although criticized for destroying democracy at home while fighting for it abroad, President Wilson claims he sees no other option and signs the bill into law.

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may 18, 1916
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~ 109 years ago

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