University of WI chancellor Clarence Dykstra is commissioned as the first Director of Selective Service
L to R: Assistant Secretary of War Robert Patterson, Assistant Chief Clerk of War Frank Hoadley administering oath of office, newly sworn-in Selective Service Director Clarence Dykstra, Secretary of War Henry Stimson during Dykstra's swearing-in to his new role / Stimson, in whose office this event takes place, hands commission to Dykstra and the two shake hands / SOT Dykstra at press conference: "Millions of young men have registered for national service. This does not mean, in my estimation, a process of regimentation. This is a great opportunity for our young men to be come aware of the problems of the nation, to become good citizens, and at the same time to enlist in the service of their country"
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Editorial #:
1089787590
Collection:
Sherman Grinberg Library
Date created:
October 17, 1940
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Clip length:
00:00:40:11
Location:
Washington DC, United States
Mastered to:
QuickTime 10-bit ProRes 422 (HQ) HD 1920x1080 23.98p
Originally shot on:
35mm B/W Neg
Source:
Sherman Grinberg Library
Object name:
sr003425_04_01.mov
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