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Babe Ruth’s Draft Card

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Examine this World War I draft registration card for George Herman “Babe” Ruth. Notice his listed occupation and place of work! Look closely at the spotlighted portions of the form. How do you think the questions asked might differ on a modern-day government form? Make a list. Then test your assumptions by reviewing the current selective service registration process. What do these differences tell you about America in the WWI era?

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