Administrative Histories (Johnson Administration), 5/1968 - 1/1969. Administrative History Files, 1968 - 1969

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Administrative Histories (Johnson Administration), 5/1968 - 1/1969. Administrative History Files, 1968 - 1969

1956-1969

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The administrative history of the Selective Service System is composed of a narrative history and a documentary supplement. The narrative history is organized into chapters with the titles Characterization of the Period, Managing Military Manpower, Medical Manpower for the Armed Forces, Deferment of College Students in the National Interest, Occupational Deferment in the National Interest, Emphasis on Economic Opportunity, the Operating Methods of Selective Service, the System's Relationships with Other Agencies, Changes Consonant to the Period, Selective Service Law and Its Enforcement, Analysis of the System's Operations, and Summary. The narrative history also includes a bibliography. The documentary supplement includes copies of legislative acts, reports and annual reports, correspondence, memorandums, instructions, statements, press releases, and publications. Topics covered include administration, Director Lewis B. Hershey, manpower, compulsory national service, the draft and the Vietnam War, peace movements and conscientious objectors, armed forces reserves, legislation and legislative liaison, intergovernmental cooperation, and law enforcement.

3 linear feet, 4 linear inches

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Lyndon Baines Johnson Library

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Lyndon Baines Johnson Library

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Hershey, Lewis Blaine, 1893-1977

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Lewis Blaine Hershey (September 12, 1893 – May 20, 1977) was the Director of the Selective Service System of the United States. An Indiana native, Hershey joined the National Guard in 1911. His unit served at the Mexican border in 1916. After World War I, he moved to the Army and became a captain in 1920. He also taught military science at Ohio State University and, as a active volunteer, earned several prestigious Scouting awards. In 1936, he was made secretary of the Joint Army and Navy Selec...