THE UNITED STATES FOR CONSCRIPTION
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William: "Do you mean to say that you are really going to do something?"
The day here named is the time upon which all shall present themselves for assignment to their tasks. It is for that reason destined to be remembered as one of the most conspicuous moments in our history. It is nothing less than the day upon which the manhood of the country shall step forward in one solid rank in defense of the ideals to which this nation is consecrated. It is important to those ideals no less than to the pride of this generation in manifesting its devotion to them, that there be no gaps in the ranks.
From President Wilson's Proclamation of the Draft Law, May 18, 1917.
