Louis Kramer, Alleged Pacifist, Who Fought Against the Conscription Law
5/1918
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On May 18th, 1917, Congress enacted the Selective Service Act of 1917. Under this act, men between the ages of 21 and 30 were required to register for the draft. Those who objected and refused to be drafted, faced fines or imprisonment.
The original caption for this description reads: Louis Kramer, alleged pacifist, who fought against the conscription law. (man in center) New York City.
The original caption for this description reads: Louis Kramer, alleged pacifist, who fought against the conscription law. (man in center) New York City.
This primary source comes from the Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs.
National Archives Identifier: 31477754
Full Citation: Photograph 165-WW-157A-10; Enemy Activities - Arrests of Alien Enemies - Arrest of Alien Enemies in U.S.A. - Louis Kramer, alleged pacifist, who fought against the Conscription law. (man in center). New York City; 5/1918; Enemy Activities - Arrests of Alien Enemies - Arrest of Alien Enemies in U.S.A.; American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918; Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, Record Group 165; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/louis-kramer-arrest, September 11, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
