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The United States periodically institutes a draft when the government has declared war and the number of volunteers is insufficient to accomplish its war goals. The US had fought several wars without enacting a draft at all, such as the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The most recent war during which conscription was used was the Vietnam War. All men are required to register for the draft at age 18, in case war is declared in the future.
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What was the America public view of the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War=the military draft!
How did America get more men in world war 1?
To increase the size of the military, congress instituted the draft.
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draft riots in New York City
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A draft when there isn't war.
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