First World War Selective Service Draft Summary
The early draft law of May 18 1917 covered men aged twenty one to thirty and was amended by supplementary drafts on June 5 1918 and August 24 1918. Ages later widened to eighteen to forty five with the first registry Sept 12 1918 yielding about 13 000 registrants. Registrants totals reached nearly 21 million. The War Department ran the program under the President with draft boards and appeal boards, initial exemptions began July 2 1917, first calls occurred Sept 5 1917, and the July 20 drawing set the order for who would be called, with quotas apportioned by state and district.
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Indianapolis News
War Department
Washington
Senate
States
District of Columbia
Memorial Day Reflections on War and Patriotism
On Memorial Day memories rise of Civil War veterans and fallen soldiers as a band plays a martial tune. Emotions surge with stars and stripes flying and graves visited, blending sorrow with patriotic fervor. The piece contrasts intellect and feeling, noting war’s futility yet heart’s call to honor.
A Doughboy Memorial Day Call to Duty
A solemn Memorial Day editorial urges national resolve to honor World War I fallen and ensure a safe future for the next generations. It honors the American doughboy, notes Captain Harry Townsend's drawing, and calls readers to preserve peace while supporting the Journal.
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Harry Townsend
Stone Lions Gate tribute at Canberra War Memorial
Two stone lions from the Menin Gate have been placed at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The lions honor World War I fallen and recall the march of British Empire forces, France, the United States, and Belgium through the Ypres front.
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Menin Gate
Canberra
Australia
Ypres
France
United States
Belgium
Butternut Label Tied to Civil War Uniforms in 11E Term
A historic note explains the term butternut used for Confederate soldiers as homespun uniforms turned light brown from shrell of the nut. The expression reflects 19th century textile dyeing practices and wartime apparel.
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