jun 26, 1917 - The first troops from the United States arrive in Europe
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- assist European allies in World War I
-Troops engaged in World War I would include conscript soldiers authorized by the passage of the Conscription Act, the Selective Services Act, on May 18, 1917
- General John Pershing would be placed in command of the American Expeditionary Forces during the campaign
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