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5 posted on 10/29/2010 5:58:40 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson ("Every nation has the government that it deserves." - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821))
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http://www.onwar.com/chrono/1940/oct40/f29oct40.htm

First American draftees selected

Tuesday, October 29, 1940 www.onwar.com

In the United States... The first draftees are selected by lottery from the Selective Service registrations. In New York, the first person chosen is Yuen Chong Chan.

In Britain... French General Legentilhomme arrives in London to joins the Free French forces.


6 posted on 10/29/2010 6:02:16 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson ("Every nation has the government that it deserves." - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821))
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