The Selective Service Act of 1917: Relevence Then and Now
Thomsen, Randall L.
The execution of the Selective Service Act in 1917 proved extremely successful in mobilizing both manpower and public opinion in support of America's war aims, but is selective service still relevant to the United States military in the 21st century? This paper will examine the Selective Service Act of 1917 and consider its antecedents, execution, and influence on the United States military today. Research was conducted by means of a literatur...