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Grover Cleveland paid money to avoid the draft for the Civil War. (This was a legal option which he took advantage of.)
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Is the president permitted to use troops during times of peace?
Yes. Under present law, he can. Congress controls all military appropriations and there would not be a any peace-time military service if Congress did not vote to have it. But if there is a military service, the President commands it and can use it as he thinks best.
Did Franklin Delano Roosevelt seve during World War 2?
Roosevelt was the president during World War II, so in that sense he served his country. If you mean in the sense of military service, he did not. Roosevelt had polio, which would have made him unfit for military service as he spent most of his time in a wheelchair. He was also, as the president, the civilian commander in chief of the military and therefore unable to serve.
Who served in the military during the Spanish-American War?
President William McKinley was the President during the Spanish American War. Theodore Roosevelt actually served in the military during the war.
Who was the president during the founding of the US military academy?
It is Thomas Jefferson the military academy was opened in 1802 he was president at that time.
Is the National Defense Service Medal a campaign badge?
The National Defense Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States Military originally commissioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Created in 1953, the National Defense Service Medal was intended to be a "blanket campaign medal"June 27, 1950 to July 27, 1954 for campaign service during the Korean WarJanuary 1, 1961 to August 14,1974 for campaign service during the Vietnam War.
Is National Defense Service Medal a campaign badge?
The National Defense Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States Military originally commissioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Created in 1953, the National Defense Service Medal was intended to be a "blanket campaign medal"June 27, 1950 to July 27, 1954 for campaign service during the Korean WarJanuary 1, 1961 to August 14,1974 for campaign service during the Vietnam War.
What are the sacrifices and challenges veterans faced during or after their service in the military?
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Did James Madison have any Military experience?
He saw very limited service in the Revolutionary War, serving as a colonel in the Virginia Militia. His was never in a combat unit. He was President of the United States and so was Commander--in-Chief of military operations during the War of 1812.
How do you get the national defense medal in the military?
National Defence Service Medal? Serve in the military during a time of war or major military conflict.
Did President Obama say Look it's an all volunteer force?
Yes, President Obama did say "Look, it's an all-volunteer force" during a press conference in September 2011, when responding to a question about why he was not cutting military benefits. He argued that members of the military make sacrifices and should be rewarded for their service.
One of the first things President Carter did was ----------- Vietnam War draft dodgers?
PardonPresident Carter, by Proclamation of January 21, 1977, pardoned certain persons who, during the Vietnam War era, violated the Military Selective Service Act by draft-evasion acts or omissions committed between August 4, 1964 and March 28, 1973. President Carter's Pardon Proclamation applies only to violations of the Military Selective Service Act by civilians.I fa person was a member of the armed forces during the relevant period, and convicted for a violation of military law, their offense does not qualify for treatment under the Proclamation. A person wishing to seek a presidential pardon for a military conviction may apply for a pardon from the current President under the regular pardon procedure. In addition, the Carter Proclamation does not apply to Military Selective Service Act violations involving force or violence.
Which Military general was fired by the president during the Korean War?
General McArthur
