Instructional Video2:23
Curated Video

Your Country Needs You! The Selective Service System

9th - Higher Ed
In peaceful times, the US Armed Forces are well stocked with brave men and women who voluntarily sign up to serve. But in the event of a third catastrophic global conflict, it is possible for the US government to rapidly recruit from the...
Instructional Video1:14
The March of Time

Inductee and psychiatrist

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1943: UNFIT FOR DUTY: General Hershey speaking on Selective Service, 1 of 4 rejected, what measures...to make us more psychologically fit? DOOR SIGN: American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, Dr. Lowery speaking on discharges & effect on...
News Clip1:55
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Congress and President Franklin Roosevelt's Selective Service Plan

Higher Ed
Congress in session / Secretary of War Henry Stimson speaks at Senate hearing about lowering the draft age to eighteen and the Selective Service Law / War Manpower Commission Chairman Paul V McNutt and Brigadier General Lewis Hershey...
News Clip0:06
Hearst Metrotone News

A man opens a door to a Selective Service office.

Higher Ed
A man opens a door to a Selective Service office.
News Clip1:09
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Washington Politicians Register For Selective Service

Higher Ed
United State Capitol building / Congressmen seated at a long table / Production Chief Donald Nelson signing a registration card, holding card up to the camera / Price Administrator Leon Henderson / War Manpower Commission Chairman Paul...