Was The Vietnam War Draft Mandatory

A need for more manpower upon America's deeper involvement in the Vietnam war in 1965 made President Johnson bring in. The 1969 Draft Lottery changed how men were drafted into the US military and it came at a time when protests against the. The Vietnam War didn't just divide a generation-it shattered the illusion that America fought as one nation From the televised. Brian Becker was drafted in 1971 at the age of 19 The Vietnam draft era introduced widespread concern and uncertainty.

The documentary tells the story of American conscientious objectors The fates of those courageous young Americans who. As the war in Vietnam raged on and anger about U. S involvement burned in protests across the country a lottery was held on. Donald Trump says despite multiple military deferments during the Vietnam War that he regrets not serving in the military.

Uncover the hidden truths of the Vietnam War draft and the courageous individuals who defied it in our latest video In this video. A look at the 1970 military draft that selected young American men to serve in the Vietnam War.