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Massive World War I Draft Draw Begins in Washington
The July 21 draft in Washington clocks 9:45 AM Friday and runs through Friday night into Saturday. About 10,500 numbers were drawn, with the first 2,000 affecting the first army call order. Officials including Secretary Baker and Gen. Bliss oversaw the drawing as registrants await assignment to service.
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