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Vast Army Draft Draws 16 500 Numbers In 1940s Plan
United States Army completed a large draft draw early Saturday morning after starting at 9:40 a.m. The process continued through day and night with 16,500 additional numbers drawn. Officials such as Secretary of War Baker and members of the Senate and House military committees oversaw the draw. The procedure aimed to determine exemptions and registration for new troops, with long lines and district officials involved in the process.
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United States
Baker
Serlain
Senate Military
Congressman Dent
Representative Kahn