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Debate onvolunteer vs selective draft in Congress
Virginia congressman argues for the selective draft to build a national army efficiently. He contrasts volunteer systems with conscription, cites Jefferson and Jeffersonian equality, and cites university and business endorsements for the draft plan while criticizing the bill’s exemptions and enforcement provisions.
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Bbill
House
Kentucky
Mr. Fields
Mr. Harrison
Virginia
Fields
Mr Harrison
Harrison
Raisline
Army
Alabama
Mr. Dent
Secretary of War
Wise
Mr. Wise
Engad
North
Sheltenberger
Shallenberger
Albemarle
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
University of Virginia
Edwin A. Alderman
Charlottesville
Chamber of Commerce
Old County
James Monroe
Chandler
New York
Jefferson
Mr. Chandler
Osborne
Washington
National Guard
Wilson
Germany
England
Gordon
Mr. Claypool
Mr. Shallenberger
Claypool
Baker
Shallenburg
United States
Glass