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TIL that when the United States entered WWII, men 21-36 were eligible to be drafted, but 50% of those conscripted were rejected for health or illiteracy reasons. To expand the available pool of dr... (www.nationalww2museum.org)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/MrMojoFomo on 2025-02-05 16:01:22.

Original Title: TIL that when the United States entered WWII, men 21-36 were eligible to be drafted, but 50% of those conscripted were rejected for health or illiteracy reasons. To expand the available pool of draftees, Congress lowered the minimum age to 18, where it still stands today

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