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  • This Day in History June 5, 1917

    By Ruth on June 5, 2013
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    The above picture is an actual picture from today’s feature.  On this date in 1917, the first draft for WWI was held.  This was not optional–it was required.  Around ten million males between the ages of 21 and 31 were registered all over this country.  “Substitute fighters” were not allowed (as it had been during the time of the Civil […]