I call upon the Governors of each of the several States, the Territories of Alaska and Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands and the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, and all officers and agents of the United States and all officers and agents of the several States, the Territories of Alaska and Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia, and political subdivisions thereof, and all local boards which, and agents thereof who, may be appointed under the provisions of title I of the Selective Service Act of 19478, or the regulations which may be prescribed thereunder, to do and perform all acts and services necessary to accomplish effective and complete registration.
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Proclamation 2799—Selective Service Registration
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