20 juill. 1917 - First American Draftees are chosen by lottery
Description:
In Washington, D.C., a blindfolded Secretary of War Newton D. Baker draws the first capsules from a large fishbowl in a lottery for the first American draftees, as prescribed under the Selective Service Act.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
20 juill. 1917
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 108 ans