Selective Service Act of 1948

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Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Selective_Service_Act
gptkbp:allows deferments for students
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Selective_Service_Act_of_1951
gptkb:Selective_Service_Act_of_1953
gptkbp:applies_to male citizens of the United States
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:created basis for future draft policies
gptkbp:effective_date June 24, 1948
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:established gptkb:Selective_Service_System
classification system for registrants
gptkbp:goal to maintain a reserve of manpower
gptkbp:historical_context post-World War II era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Selective Service Act of 1948
gptkbp:influenced future conscription laws
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:Selective_Service_System
gptkbp:provides guidelines for induction
gptkbp:purpose To provide for the registration of persons for military service
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:national_football_team
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Public_Law_87-297
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Selective_Service_Act_of_1967
gptkb:Selective_Service_Act_of_1971
gptkbp:requires local boards for registration
registration of men aged 18 to 26
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Harry_S._Truman
gptkbp:was a significant law in U. S. history
a law that influenced public opinion on conscription
a continuation of the draft system
a law affecting U. S. citizens
a law that affected various demographics
a law that faced opposition
a law that had a legacy in U. S. history
a law that had administrative challenges
a law that had economic implications
a law that had long-term implications
a law that involved local government participation
a law that required compliance from citizens
a law that required public awareness
a law that required updates over time
a law that shaped military policy
a legislative measure
a response to Cold War tensions
a response to the need for military personnel
a revision of earlier conscription laws
designed to ensure military readiness
part of U. S. military policy
signed into law in 1948