Citizen Army: New Law Basis For Universal Training
??Jun51 MCU President Truman signs Selective Service Bill, draft age lowered from 19 to 18 1/2; shakes hands and passes pen to Defense Sec. Marshall; CU signatures on document. MCU Marshall speech; “The Universal Military Training and Service Law represents a step of great historic significance. It’ll enable us to face the uncertainties of an explosive international situation...”
Cold War. Conscription.
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Citizen Army: New Law Basis For Universal Training ??Jun51 MCU President Truman signs Selective Service Bill, draft age lowered from 19 to 18 1/2; shakes hands and passes pen to Defense Sec. Marshall; CU signatures on document. MCU Marshall speech; “The Universal Military Training and Service Law represents a step of great historic significance. It’ll enable us to face the uncertainties of an explosive international situation...” Cold War. Conscription.