1h 51min, apr 25, 1940 y - American Selective Service Plan
Description:
FDR authorizes the creation of a system that would allow conscription of men into the armed forces. However, as thousands were drafted, many would also volunteer for service. Numerous soldiers would call themselves "GIs" meaning Government Issued. This act would increase the amount of troops going into the war.
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1h 51min, apr 25, 1940 y
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~ 85 years ago