Winfred O. Perry collection 1917-1923

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Winfred O. Perry collection 1917-1923

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Printed matter, maps, photographs, glass slides, and battalion flags, relating to American military activities in France during World War I.

1 manuscript box, 1 oversize box; (0.8 linear feet)

eng,

Hoover Institution Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6661339

Hoover Institution Archives

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Perry, Winfred O., 1893? -, collector.

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United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces

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Historical Note American Expeditionary Force The American Expeditionary Force (AEF) was the U.S. military force in Europe during World War I. Although a division commanded by General John J. Pershing was sent to France in June 1917, most of the AEF was manned as a result of passage of the Selective Service Act (40 Stat. 76) by the U.S. Congress on 18 May 1917, creating the Selective Service System. The Act gave the president the p...