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Yes. Initially there was a draft where all males of the appropriate age were eligible for the draft unless they were physically or mentally unfit, or had a deferment (formal excuse) such as being a college student. Later the Draft Board started a lottery, all were given numbers drawn from birth dates. Then they started to draft at #1, then 2, and so on until they had enough people to staff the military for the war effort.
During the cold war, the mobilization of military reserves was considered an escalation; which could be a signal for raising the ante for a larger war (global threatening). Consequently, Vietnam had to be fought by draftees (and draft induced volunteers).
American men were drafted until American involvement ended. The "draft" ended in the early 70's, shortly after the war.
Men registered for the draft; then they received a letter in the mail.
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What year did people get drafted for the Vietnam war?
Americans were drafted into the Vietnam War in 1965.
How did Americans perceive the Vietnam War on their personal lives?
It was in the papers and TV; the same as any event, even today...until they got drafted!
Did more Americans get drafted or volunteer during World War 2?
Drafted.
How many African Americans were killed in the Vietnam war?
See website: Statistics About the Vietnam War.
Can you be drafted into the marine core?
I am pretty sure you can't be drafted, unless the country is in some major war like WWII and there are no reserves left. During WWII and the Vietnam War men were drafted into the Marine Corps as well as the Army so - yes - some registered with Selective Serviece CAN be drafted into the Marine Corps. As a practical matter, it has only happened during "major war" such as that alluded to by the first person who answered this question. If my sources are correct, most of the Marines during WWII were drafte, 16,000 men were drafted into the Marines during the Korean War and 42,633 drafted into the Marines, during the Vietnam War. No one has been drafted since the Vietnam War, but the possibility still exists.
What year did people get drafted for the Vietnam war?
Americans were drafted into the Vietnam War in 1965.
How many African Americans drafted into Vietnam war?
I really would love the knkw te number of.blacks sent to war to the number of whites.
How did Americans perceive the Vietnam War on their personal lives?
It was in the papers and TV; the same as any event, even today...until they got drafted!
Why you should be against the Vietnam war?
Only if you have to be in it (drafted).
Could you be twenty nine and get drafted to the Vietnam war?
I believe they drafted to the age of 32
What if the hippies supported the Vietnam War?
There were drafted hippies in the infantry in Vietnam; they were good men.
How were Australian soldiers selected to enter the war in Vietnam?
They were drafted.
What were reacions of American soldiers for fighting Vietnam war?
They were drafted.
What drove American soldiers to fight in the Vietnam War?
They were drafted.
What was society's feeling towards Vietnam war?
Members of society were being drafted to fight the Vietnam War; consequently, they were against it.
Did more Americans get drafted or volunteer during World War 2?
Drafted.
How did the opposers to the Vietnam war feel?
Angry, they didn't want to get drafted.
