The Selective Service Act enabled the U.S to recruit 4 million soldiers in 18 months, marking a shift towards mandatory conscription in U.S. history.
The Selective Service Act, approved by Congress on May 18, 1917, and signed by President Wilson, enabled the U.S to recruit 4 million soldiers in just 18 months.
This act marked the first peacetime draft in U.S. history, showing the shift towards mandatory conscription as a means to bolster military forces.
It was a pivotal move to address concerns about the army's capacity and secure necessary manpower during times of conflict.
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