23 ago 1793 ano - The following universal conscription decree is
enacted in France: "The young men shall go to
battle and the married men shall forge arms.
The women shall make tents and clothes and
shall serve in the hospitals; children shall tear
rags into lint. The old men will be guided to the
public places of the cities to kindle the courage
of the young warriors and to preach the unity of
the Republic and the hatred of kings."