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jan 1, 1917 - 1917: Selective Service Act

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Act passed in 1917 that required all men 21-30 (later 18-45) to register for military for potential of being drafted. This would increase the size of the military by about 3 million and boost morale, both would help win the war.

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jan 1, 1917
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~ 108 years ago