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Citizenship and the Draft

A published receipt about 1917 citizenship, World War I, and obligation without equal power.

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Puerto Ricans became U.S. citizens under the Jones-Shafroth Act.
World War I and draft records are part of the timing and context.
Do not claim citizenship was granted only because of the draft.

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YouTube Short U.S. Capitol Visitor Center / National Archives artifact Library of Congress: Jones-Shafroth Act National Archives: WWI Draft Registration Cards Source packet: Citizenship and the Draft

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