49 Fourth Street Plaque - San Francisco, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 47.111 W 122° 24.294
10S E 552400 N 4182147
Plaque to the San Franciscans and other Northern Californians were inducted into military service during World War II under the Selctive Services Act of 1940.
Waymark Code: WM5QBP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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The plaque reads: "On this site, the famous "49 Fourth Street" location of the United States Selective Services Induction Center. Tens of Thousands of San Franciscans and other Northern Californians were inducted into military service during World War II under the Selctive Services Act of 1940. They served their country well."

The plaque was made possible because of the VFW, Amvet, American Legion, Disables American Veterans and Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Date of Dedication: 12/07/1949

Property Permission: Public

Commemoration: San Franciscans and other Northern Californians were inducted into military service during World War II under the Selctive Services Act of 1940.

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