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When was the first US military draft?

The first military draft was during the civil war.

When did US enact a military draft?

the first "official" draft occured during the civil war

Who made the military draft?

Lincoln and congress first orchestrated the nation's first military draft during the US Civil War (1861-1865). Vietnam (1861-1975) was the last military draft orchestrated by Nixon and congress.

What US war was the military draft first used?

The US Civil War (1861-1865) was the first official draft for US Troops; The Vietnam War (1961-1975) was the last official draft for US Troops. The draft was ended by President Nixon.

When the US military draft begin?

The US military draft began in the US Civil War (1861-1865).

When did the us start drafting men to the military?

The US Civil War (also called the American Civil War) was the first military draft.

Was the Vietnam war the only one to have a draft?

The FIRST US war to have an "official" military draft was the US Civil War (1861-1865); which also resulted in the nation's FIRST "draft riots." Vietnam (1961-1975) was the LAST military draft, with the accompanying last "draft riots." US males were drafted in WW1 (1917-1918), WW2 (1941-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953).

Has the us draft ended yet?

Who was president of the US when the military draft ended

How do avoid the military draft?

By joining the military after finishing high school. Or: If it is the US draft, don't worry about it. The US hasn't used the draft since the Vietnam War.

When was the last military draft in the US?

The draft was discontinued in 1973.

What is the practice of drafting men into the military?

The FIRST US draft was during the US Civil War (1861-1865). The LAST US draft was during the Vietnam War (1961-1975).

When was the first time the military draft was used?

US, officially, first time general scale; US Civil War 1861-1865.

First president to institute military draft?

Lincoln, US Civil War (1861-1865).

When was the military draft eliminated?

The US stopped the 'draft' (conscription) in 1973 .

What are the Military draft consequences if you dont go?

During the war, 4,000 US males were put into US Federal Prison for evading the military draft.

Why isn't the military draft against the 13 amendment?

The 13th Amendment guarantees freedom from slavery for all people and has nothing to do with a military draft. The US also does not use a military draft to date.

How many wars used the military draft?

The question does not indicate a nation with any draft laws. If speaking about the US Civil War, the first draft in American history was created in the South in 1862 and in the North in 1863. Other US wars also had a draft, and also a peace time draft as well. US President Nixon abolished the US draft.

Describe three reasons why the American public did not support Americas involvement in the Vietnam War?

The military draft. The military draft. And of course, the military draft. If people are NOT involved...they simply do not care. When they received that draft notice in the US Mail...they very suddenly cared!

When was the last us military draft?

The Viet Nam War was the last time the draft was used.

Who did not like US in Vietnam war?

US Citizens facing the military draft.

When did the draft start?

The first US draft was the US Civil War. The last US draft was the Vietnam War.

Which us president stopped the military draft forced military service?

Nixon didn't stop the draft, he asked for and received an extension for it. The draft was stopped (or not renewed) by congress during Nixon's administration.

When can the US draft men to the military?

Anytime the politicians vote for it.

Was there military draft in the Vietnam war?

There was a military draft in all major US wars of the 20th century. This discounts all US military operations (campaigns) after 1975, as well as the Philippine Surrection of 1900 and the pursuit of Poncho Villa in 1916.

What happened to the military after the US Civil War?

It reverted to an all volunteer military; the draft ended.

Can your only son be drafted into the military by the us?

There is no draft, the United States military is 100% volunteer.

Is the price of a military cheaper with or without a military draft?

The military draft system is rather complex and involves tens of thousands of people throughout the US. If there is no draft, then advertising budgets for recruiting have to be much larger. It would be hard to compare, as the draft is needed when there is a vast need for large numbers of soldiers.

Is there a law about a military draft in the US?

The draft was outlawed sometime in the late 60's or early 70's.

How did the US ready its military economy and people for war?

They strengthed their army by creating a new military draft.

What year was the US military draft started?

in the 17 hundreds maybe?

What do Men register for on their 18th birthday?

In the US they register for the military draft.

When could the US draft men to the military?

Anytime the politicians approve it.

Was the draft riots a war?

The US Civil War & Vietnam War experienced draft riots. These were physical violent protests against the military draft (conscription).

Is there a military draft today?

US Males must register for the draft by age 19; but there is NO draft itself. President Reagan wanted to ensure the security of the United States by RETAINING the registration of US Males.

When did the US begin the military draft for World War 2?

The first draft registration for World War II was held September 16, 1940 for all men between 21 and 36 years of age.

Why did the Vietnam war became unpopular in the us in the 1960?

Because of the military draft.

Does the government draft gay men into the military?

The US Government does not have a draft at this time, but if it did, gay men over the age of 18 would be drafted as well as straight men.

How many men dodged the draft?

The Vietnam War had 16 million men that avoided US military service (dodged the draft).

Is there currently a military draft for the US?

my friend showed me a letter he got that had him sign up for an army draft and then a few days later my mom's friend's son got the same letter so i think there is a military draft going on now.

How did a military draft effect the United States?

when does military draft an effect?

Should the US government be allowed to draft Americans to a foreign conflict involving Vietnam that was never declared a war by congress?

Certainly. The US Civil War (War of the Rebellion) 1861-1865 was not a declared war by congress, and THAT WAS THE US FIRST MILITARY DRAFT! What makes Vietnam any different from that?

Is a draft a military call to civilans?

A draft is a compulsory call to civilians. The military is always reaching out to civilians to get them to join. But when there are not enough voluntary enlistments during a time of emergency such as a war, civilians of a certain age and health are forced to join or are "drafted." This first happened in the US during the Civil War.

Has the draft of young men and women for US military forces been enabled?

Not yet. There is a proposal from the Democrats that would re-instate the draft. As of now there is no draft in the United States.

What is a Civil War draft?

During the US Civil War, which was also an "un-declared war" (can't declare war on yourself), men rallied to their respective flags (volunteered). Until after the first few battles...when they saw what real war was; after that...men had to be FORCED to fight! That entailed conscription; being drafted for military service. The US Civil War was the United State's first official large military draft of men. The Vietnam War was America's last draft of men.

How did Nixon end the military draft?

The draft has expiration dates. It expired and Nixon renewed it until he could pull out the remaining US troops.

When Was the Last War Draft?

The first US draft was during the US Civil War (1861-1865); the last US draft was during the Vietnam War (1961-1975).

What effect did Vietnam have on the US?

America has an all volunteer military, it no longer has a military draft. 18 is the voting age instead 21.

When was the first US war draft?

The US Civil War (1861-1865) was the first US draft; The Vietnam War (1961-1975) was the last US draft. Ironically, both wars had an assassinated US President occurring in the 60's; both wars had a defeated South; both wars had draft riots; and both wars divided the US.

What was the act that set up the military draft in 1917 called?

The Selective Service Act of 1917 set up the military draft. The act was effective on May 18, 1917 and was enacted by the 65th US Congress.

In what year of what of this century did the US switch from a Military draft system to an all-volunteer force?

The draft expired in about 1970/71; President Nixon requested and received an extension for the draft until US POWs & troops could be pulled out by '73. The all volunteer military was transitioning in by '75. Until 1975, the US still had plenty of draftees fulfulling military duties; example: men drafted in 1970 had a commitment until about 1976.

Was there a draft during the war of 1812?

The first nation wide US draft was the US Civil War in 1861-1865.