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The Origin of the Selective Service Act
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The Selective Service Act was passed on May 18, 1917. Men across the country were urged to register for military service, then the government would select who would serve and who would remain exempt. But for those who didn't volunteer, the consequences could be dire. | American Experience | PBS
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The Selective Service Act was passed on May 18, 1917. Men across the country were urged to register for military service, then the government would select who would serve and who would remain exempt. But for those who didn't volunteer, the consequences could be dire. | American Experience | PBS
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On May 18, 1917, the Selective Service Act was passed. Across the country, men were urged to register and the government would then select who would serve and who would remain exempt. For those who didn't volunteer, however, the consequences could be dire. | American Experience | PBS
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On May 18, 1917, the Selective Service Act was passed. Across the country, men were urged to register and the government would then select who would serve and who would remain exempt. For those who didn't volunteer, however, the consequences could be dire. | American Experience | PBS
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On May 18, 1917, the Selective Service Act was passed. President Wilson decided to tap into the nation’s spirit of volunteerism, calling for "Selective Service," rather than a draft or conscription. Across the country, men were urged to register and the government would then select who would serve and who would remain exempt. For those who didn't volunteer, however, the consequences could be dire. Learn more at pbs.org/thegreatwar. | American Experience | PBS
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