America Signs On

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

42/39

Date Released

14 May 1942

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1America Signs On
2. 2Commandos - US Style
3. 3Victory Train
4. 4King and Queen in the West Country
5. 5Dobbie of Malta Comes Home
6. 6Men of Steel
7. 7Fighter Sweeps

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 7

Summary

American men between the ages of 45 and 64 register for selective service. Although they are not liable for military service a record of their jobs will be kept should specialists be required in a certain area. Mayor La Guardia is seen signing on, also War Production Chief Nelson and President Roosevelt.

Keywords

Politics and government; War and conflict

Locations

New York; Washington; District of Columbia

Length of story (in feet)

93

Story extras:

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Phone

0207 665 8340

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Notes

Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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