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LINK - WW1 Draft Registration Cards (free for a limited period) USA
« on: Saturday 12 November 05 23:20 GMT (UK) »
In 1917 and 1918, approximately 24 million men living in the United States completed a World War I draft registration card. These registration cards represent approximately 98% of the men under the age of 46. The total U.S. population in 1917-1918 was about 100 million individuals. In other words, close to 25% of the total population is represented in these records.

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