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Yes, being the only son could potentially exempt someone from the draft during the Vietnam War. The Selective Service System had regulations that allowed for deferments for only sons, especially if they were the last surviving son in a family. This policy aimed to prevent families from losing all their male children in the conflict. However, exemptions were not guaranteed, and other factors could also influence draft decisions.
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Where can I see the list of draft dodgers?
Lists of draft dodgers are generally not publicly available due to privacy and legal concerns. However, historical records related to draft evasion, such as during the Vietnam War, may be found in archives or libraries that hold government documents. For specific cases or information, you might consider consulting military history resources or academic studies on the topic. Keep in mind that accessing such information may still be subject to confidentiality regulations.
Who did the US aid in its efforts to keep control of Vietnam?
they supported the non communist country of south Vietnam
Why did America want to keep Vietnam free from imperialists?
The US involved Vietnam War was NOT about imperialism. Imperialism means the acquiring of an empire...such as colonies. The US wanted to keep any nation free from "communism." South Vietnam was one of those countries.
What good things happened during the Vietnam war?
Good thing that is South Vietnamese can keep the freedom of capitalism for vietnames over 20 year. So, finally by do something bad and North vietnam doesn't keep The Paris Peace Accordsbetween north and south of vietnam that the cause to make north vietnam won, but that is the action so rough of the north vietnam
Can you be drafted during a war if you are the only son?
Answer 1 I think the answer is YES. However, since Abraham Lincoln began the policy during the US Civil War, it has continued to be US military policy that "sole surviving sons" are not placed in combat. There are exceptions however. If the brother soldiers want to serve in combat, they are allowed to do so.
Why could the Vietnam war be concidered a loss for the US?
The US objective was to bolster the government of South Vietnam and keep it from being taken over by North Vietnam. The US spent much money and human life trying to achieve this goal, but in 1975 South Vietnam collapsed under a North Vietnamese invasion.
How did Isolationists in the US government try to keep the US neutral in Vietnam?
Isolationists made little effort in the early (Post Dien Bin Phu) days. It was the anti war protests against the war and the draft that fought against the Vietnam War.
How can the United States keep a communist country out of South Vietnam?
They tried by upholding a corrupt Government and found that they could not.
What goal did the us have in the cold war?
The main goal was to stop communism from spreading and to keep it contained, to keep from newly formed countries from being communism such as vietnam
What was the beginning of Vietnam war?
to keep north Vietnam from taking over south Vietnam....
What were trumans goals in Vietnam?
I do not know what goals Vietnam had in Vietnam But the U.S. wanted to keep Vietnam from becoming a communist country.
Pilot light keep going out while central heating unit is on heating the house?
There could be a draft causing the pilot light to go out.
Who attempted to keep Vietnam as its colony?
France .
Where can I see the list of draft dodgers?
Lists of draft dodgers are generally not publicly available due to privacy and legal concerns. However, historical records related to draft evasion, such as during the Vietnam War, may be found in archives or libraries that hold government documents. For specific cases or information, you might consider consulting military history resources or academic studies on the topic. Keep in mind that accessing such information may still be subject to confidentiality regulations.
What were buffaloes and outliers?
Outliers were those men who evaded the draft and lived outside of the law and society to keep from being caught. In the mountains they were known as Bushwhackers. On the coast, they were known as Buffaloes.
Who did the US aid in its efforts to keep control of Vietnam?
they supported the non communist country of south Vietnam
Could you provide guidance on how to draft a travel permission letter for minors"?
To draft a travel permission letter for minors, include the child's information, trip details, consent for travel, contact information, and signature. Make sure to address it to the relevant authorities and keep a copy for your records.
