Headline

Roosevelt Signs Draft Act, Sets Registration Day

Sub-Headline
16,500,000 Americans Between Ages of 21 and 35 Now Subject to Compulsory Military Training and Must Report for First Registration on October 16; President Asks Governors of States to Help With Work
Publication Date
Tuesday, September 17, 1940
Historical Event
President Roosevelt Signs Selective Training and Service Act
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U.S. Government Responses to the Nazi Threat
Article Type
News Article
Newspaper
The Rutland Daily Herald/The Rutland Herald
Location
Rutland, Vermont
Page Section and Number
1
Author/Byline
Richard L. Turner (AP)
History Unfolded Contributor
Judith H.
Location of Research
Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com)

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