This is a picture that was taken at the first national registration day held in association with the Selective Service Act of 1917. The Selective Service Act allowed the federal government to make enlisting into the military compulsory.
This Michigan Daily article announces the passing of the Espionage Bill in the United States Senate. The senate voted with overwhelming majority for the introduction of a law that would punish anyone who interfered with military operations or…
The Michigan Daily announces the passing of the war resolution in the United States Senate. The resolution passed 82 to 6 and was to go in front of the house from there.