The Draft and Selective Service System
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Nathan Shepherd
vpprograms@fxgs.org
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About this event
Description: The military draft originated during the Revolutionary War when colonies conscripted militia members. The first national draft legislation appeared in 1862 during the Civil War. Subsequent Selective Service Acts in 1917, 1940, 1948, and 1967 established frameworks for conscripting men during times of war.
Michael L. Strauss, AG®, is a professional genealogist and military historian with over 30 years of experience in the field. He holds a BA in History and is a United States Coast Guard veteran. His expertise is recognized in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia courts, where he has testified as an expert witness. Michael has lectured at various academic institutions, conferences, and institutes, and has contributed to a range of publications, including peer-reviewed articles, public history writing, and book reviews that demonstrate his expertise in military records and historiography.