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Secretary of War Newton D Baker works on a Man Power Bill for World War I in Washington DC
WWI draft and mobilization activities in 1917-1918. United States Secretary of War, Newton D Baker at his office in Washington DC, United States. He works on a Man Power Bill to make military registration compulsory for previously registered men between the ages of 18 and 45.
Police climbs ladder and drags veterans from derelict building and Cavalry and tank units patrol in Washington DC.
Police disperse Bonus Army demonstrators in Washington DC. Police officer climbs ladder and drags World War 1 veterans from old abandoned building planned for demolition. U.S. flag on the building. Lacking ability to control the situation, District of Columbia authorities appeal to President Herbert Hoover who orders the U.S. Army to restore order. U.S. Army cavalry are seen entering the area followed by several M1917 tanks.
Secretary of War Newton D Baker and othersl drawing second draft of WWI draft numbers in United States.
Draft and mobilization activities for World War I in 1917-1918. Major General Enoch H Crowder and his staff assembled for calling to colors the registrants of 5th June, 1918. Scenes of the second draft on June 27, 1918 are shown. Major General Enoch H. Crowder delivers an opening remark on the occasion. The United States Secretary of War, Newton D Baker, Senator George E Chamberlain, Senator Francis E Warren, General Peyton C March, Major General Enoch Crowder and Ms. 'Major Billie' Welborn draw draft numbers in July 1918. The first numbers drawn are 246, 1168, 6818, 469, and 1091 respectively. Men note down the results of the draw in charts and on a board.
Six women suffragists picket demonstrate silently outside the White House, United States
Six picket-holding women suffragists (sometimes referred to as suffragettes) demonstrate silently outside The White House during President Woodrow Wilson's administration. They are the "Sentinels of Liberty" participating in the women's suffrage movement. Men walk past The White House during the demonstration.
Thomas Masaryk and the Czecho-Slovak military mission from Siberia visiting in Washington DC.
The Czechoslovakian military mission from Siberia visiting in Washington DC during Russian Civil War and World War I. Professor Thomas Masaryk, Commander in Chief of the Army of Czechoslovakia (and later President of Czechoslovakia), seen on a Washington DC sidewalk with two other officers. A man comes, talks to them and goes away. Masaryk's party waves, turns and walks away. Streetcar passes by in the distance. Slate indicates they are in Washington DC to inform President Wilson about the Siberian Russia conditions.
Herbert Hoover, with another man seated on a motor wagon, arrives to inspect the first corn of the new harvest in Washington.
Herbert Hoover, Head of American Food Administration, together with another man seated in a flatbed truck, arrives to inspect the first corn of the new harvest in Washington during World War 1. They see sacks full of corns on the truck bed. The man takes out an ear of corn.