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Why did some men get drafted into the Vietnam war?
Because they were running a draft lottery in that was. No volunteer army then.
What were the Vietnam draft lottery dates by year?
The end of 1969 was the first draft lottery.
How were boys drafted into the Vietnam war?
During the Vietnam War, the Selective Service System implemented a draft lottery system. All male citizens and residents between the ages of 18 and 26 were eligible for the draft. The lottery was based on birthdates, and those with lower numbers were more likely to be called for military service. The draft was controversial and led to widespread protests and resistance.
Were young men conscripted into the army during the Vietnam War?
Yes. If by conscripted, you mean drafted. The draft effectively populated the ranks of the US Military during this war. The draft of the period was by lottery drawing, and there were conditions that young men could use to avoid being drafted. You can read more, below.
What happened to college students during Vietnam?
They were drafted.
What draft modifications were made part way through the Vietnam war?
Lottery.
What was military draft classification 4-Y?
after taking my draft physical and being 1A in 1969 with a lottery number of 16 wondering why I had not been drafted I was classified 4Y it said I could only be drafted in time of war or extreme emergency...Vietman was not a declared war...so I was not drafted...I have no idea why I was classified 4Y
When drafted in the military was a low number or high number good?
During the draft lottery years, just before the draft was eliminated (1969-1972) the higher the number you drew in the lottery, the "safer" you were. Numbrs below 120 were considered "bad news". 120 to 240: you crossed your fingers. 240-366: you were considered to be "home free".
What was the January 9 1954 draft lottery number?
My birthday was April 3 , 1948. what was my military draft lottery number
How did Daylight Saving Time affect the Vietnam War draft?
A man, born just after 12:00 a.m. DST, was able to circumvent the Vietnam War draft by using a daylight saving time loophole. When drafted, he argued that standard time, not DST, was the official time for recording births in his state of Delaware in the year of his birth. Thus, under official standard time he was actually born on the previous day—and that day had a much higher draft lottery number, allowing him to avoid the draft.
What was the draft system?
During the Vietnam war , the U.S.a used the draft system, that is you could be drafted into the army, navy or air force.
What was a popular form of protest by Vietnam war protesters when they got drafted?
They burned their draft cards.
