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1942 Call-up age of American and British soldiers lowered to 18 years
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0:39Now PlayingDate: 5th November 1942
Location: USA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
UNITED STATES: Various:
EXT/INT
AMERICA. 18's train for army in U.S.
PHYSICAL DRILL 18's train for army in U.S.
ROOSEVELT, President. Speaks on 18 year old Call-up
STIMPSON, Mr. at White House ..w Horshey..Mc Nutt re 18s call up
Military - Active; United States of America; Conscription
fathers, mothers, sons, youth, draft, drafting, physical, exercise, combat training, troops, soldiers
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