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What were exemptions from being drafted into the US army during the Vietnam War?

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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.

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