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Draft registration at Jefferson Street car barn, October 16, 1940
Order an ImageWorld War II began in Europe in 1939. Starting October 16, 1940, all young men in the United States between the ages of 21 and 35 had to register for the military draft. King County officials set up 100 draft registration centers in schools, fire stations, and other buildings. Over 70,000 men registered in the first 24 hours.
This photo, taken in Seattle on October 16, 1940, shows a line of young men waiting outside the Jefferson Street Car Barn to register for the draft. An American flag hangs above the door of the building.
Written on negative: Registration Jeff St. Trolley Barn 10/16/40
This photo, taken in Seattle on October 16, 1940, shows a line of young men waiting outside the Jefferson Street Car Barn to register for the draft. An American flag hangs above the door of the building.
Written on negative: Registration Jeff St. Trolley Barn 10/16/40
ID Number: PI28229
Date: 1940
Physical Description: 1 negative : safety film, b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, PI28229
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
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