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On May 18, 1917, the Selective Service Act was passed. President Wilson decided to tap into the nation’s spirit of volunteerism, calling for "Selective Service," rather than a draft or conscription. Across the country, men were urged to register and the government would then select who would serve and who would remain exempt. For those who didn't volunteer, however, the consequences could be dire. Learn more at pbs.org/thegreatwar. | American Experience | PBS
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