Selective Service Act 1940. With europe already engulfed in world war ii and japan making threatening moves in the pacific, roosevelt wanted to strengthen the unprepared u.s. The selective training and service act of 1940, signed into law by president franklin d.

Selective training and service act of 1940 as amended 1942. With europe already engulfed in world war ii and japan making threatening moves in the pacific, roosevelt wanted to strengthen the unprepared u.s. Committee on military affairs, published by unknown which was released on 1941.