18 maio 1917 ano - Selective Service Act

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The Selective Service Act was enacted on May 18, 1917, authorizing the U.S. federal government to raise a national army for service in World War I through conscription. This act required all men aged 21 to 30 (later expanded to 18 to 45) to register for the draft, significantly expanding the U.S. military forces and providing the manpower necessary for American involvement in the war.

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