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Question by  endolvr (31)

What can you tell me about the military draft in World War II?

 
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Answer by  patti (29325)

The draft, which was called the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, was passed by Congress in September 1940 and signed into law two days later. It required men between ages 21 and 35 to register for the draft. Once the war started, the age was extended to 65.

 
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