President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940. This created the "draft" for US men of legal age.
The draft continued until 1973, this means anyone who did not volunteer for service was subject to being drafted. This includes during WWII.
This card proves that a man who volunteered for active service during WWII was still required to register until he passed the age for the draft. When the draft ended in 1973 the US became an all volunteer army.
In 1975 the registration requirement ended but was resumed in 1980 by President Carter after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The registration continues to date as a safety net in case of need.
This card is post WWII.
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