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About 10 million American men begin registering for draft 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 5 1917)

June 5, 20171910s, World War Iadmin


Video: 'THE DRAFT | The Selective Service Act | PBS'

(Tuesday, June 5, 1917; during World War I) — About 10 million American men between the ages of 21 and 31 began registering for the draft today.

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