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English: On 20 July 1917, Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, blindfolded, drew the first draft number in the lottery to be called up: Number 258. Those drafted were to serve in the American forces during world War I.

Original Caption: Second Draft. The first number drawn was 246, and was picked from the urn by Secretary of War Baker. Photo shows Secretary Baker picking the first capsule out of the bowl. International Film Service., 06/1918
U.S. National Archives’ Local Identifier:165-WW-420(P379)
From: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, compiled 1917 - 1918 (Record Group 165)
Created By: War Department. (1789 - 09/18/1947)
Production Date: 06/1918
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