The Selective Service Act, signed by Pres. Woodrow Wilson on May 18, 1917, created the Selective Service System, which managed the induction of some 2.8 million men into the …

The Selective Service Act of 1917 or Selective Draft Act (Pub. L. 65–12, 40 Stat. 76, enacted May 18, 1917) authorized the United States federal government to raise a national army for service …

Almost all male US citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service. It’s important to know that even though he is registered, a man will not …

§3801. Short title; Congressional declaration of policy (a) This Act may be cited as the "Military Selective Service Act". (b) The Congress declares that an adequate armed strength must be …

TITLE I— øMILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE¿ øSHORT TITLE; POLICY AND INTENT OF CONGRESS¿ SECTION 1. ø50 U.S.C. 3801¿ (a) This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Military …

Nov 5, 2009 · Some six weeks after the United States formally entered the First World War, the U.S Congress passes the Selective Service Act on May 18, 1917, giving the U.S. president the …

Following the U.S. declaration of war against Germany on 6 April, the Selective Service Act of 1917 (40 Stat. 76) was passed by the 65th United States Congress on 18 May 1917, creating …

The Selective Service Act of 1917 required all men aged 21 to 30 to register for military service, later expanded to include ages 18 to 45. Approximately 2.8 million men were drafted into …

As the U.S. entered the 20th century, the necessity for a unified draft system became apparent, resulting in the Selective Service Act of 1917, which aimed to mobilize millions for World War I.

President Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) signed the Selective Service Act into law on 18 May 1917. It authorized the federal government to expand the armed forces through conscription …