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What was the Vietnam request in the Vietnam war?
The most common request made by US commanders during the Vietnam War, was a constant request to the President for: More men. (40,000 men a month were being drafted by 1968). This was called the "escalation of the war."
How many us soldiers were in Vietnam during 1969?
Troops weren't drafted (Troops are ALREADY in the service); 40,000 men a month were being drafted.
Why did men grow long hair during the Vietnam war?
They wanted to protest being drafted to a war they did not want to got to and according to them an unjust war. Since the United States army then and now does not allow soilders to grow their hair long.
Why did people burn draft cards?
Many young people who were drafted did not want to go to Vietnam because they did not support the war. To show their resentment, they burned the draft cards. This was quickly outlawed and punishment for doing so resulted in going to Vietnam anyway or being arrested.
Vietnam draft process?
Being drafted (conscripted) into the military during the Vietnam War.
How did the public feel during the Vietnam war?
They were worried about being drafted!
What were the chances of being drafted in Vietnam during the war?
During the Vietnam War, the chances of being drafted were determined by a draft lottery system. Men were assigned a number based on their birthdate, and those with lower numbers were more likely to be drafted. The draft lottery was used from 1969 to 1972, and during that time, approximately 1 in 10 eligible men were drafted.
Why did public support for the us involvement in the Vietnam war decline during the 1960?
Because the public was being drafted!
How old did you have to be to get drafted for the Vietnam?
Individuals who were at least eighteen years old and had completed high school had the possibility of being drafted.
What was the Vietnam request in the Vietnam war?
The most common request made by US commanders during the Vietnam War, was a constant request to the President for: More men. (40,000 men a month were being drafted by 1968). This was called the "escalation of the war."
What was society's feeling towards Vietnam war?
Members of society were being drafted to fight the Vietnam War; consequently, they were against it.
What is the marines cut off age?
Based upon the needs of the service. During the Vietnam War, 30 and over was fairly safe for not being drafted.
What are the chances of being drafted into the military?
The chances of being drafted into the military in the United States are currently very low, as the country has an all-volunteer military force. The last draft was during the Vietnam War, and since then, the military has relied on volunteers to fill its ranks.
What is the significance of Muhammad Ali's refusal to be drafted into the US army in 1967?
He said that being drafted and fighting in the Vietnam war was against Islam.
One reasone some people did not agree with the Vietnam war might be?
Being forced to fight it (being drafted).
What went on in the US during the Vietnam War?
Frequent protest marches around government buildings and on college campuses. Many men eligible to be drafted burned their draft cards and went to Canada to avoid being drafted into the Army. Eventually, Richard Nixon was elected president with a campaign promise to end the war in Vietnam.
How many were drafted in the vietnam war?
In 1968 40,000 men a month were being inducted into the military in the US.
