Would you be willing to drop everything right now and join the military? Thousands of men were troubled with this question in the twentieth century. The United States draft, also called conscription, was first used during the Civil War but later used in WWI, WWII, the Korean War, and the...
When World War I and World War II were pending, the U.S. Congress passed selective service acts that gave the president the authority to draft men into the military. Throughout the wars in Korea and Vietnam, several selective service acts also were passed. During these various periods of c...
Last Updated October 24, 2022. As basketball’s top prospects gear up for the NBA draft on June 26, we decided to take a look back at some NBA players who did more than excel on the court – they served in the United States military as well. Elgin Baylor–Hall of Fame inductee Elgin...
The Military Draft has been a major part in United States history. The draft has been used in four different conflicts in the United States of America. It was used in Both world wars, the Civil war, and the Cold war. It might have been effective during these times, but it also causes...
He completed a six-month tour of duty during the Korean War. Keep clicking to see other stars who served in the military. Rob Riggle Larry Busacca/Getty Images Rob Riggle told CBSNews.com of his time in the Marines: "I was an undergrad a the University of Kansas, and I had my ...
provoked a hostile public response because it excused from military service those who were able to pay a fee of three hundred dollars. The law incited violent public disturbances, called the Draft Riots, in New York City between July 13 and 16, 1863. One thousand people were injured in the...
Elvis is, perhaps, the most famous draftee in military history. After all, Presley was already a huge star when he was pressed into military service in 1958. During his time in the Army he still had several hit songs, and afterward he would make the film “G.I. Blues” and keep on...
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After being served draft papers during the Vietnam War, "Magnum P.I." actor Tom Selleck joined the California National Guard and served from 1967 to 1973. He later became the face of recruiting posters for the Guard. Steve McQueen Steve McQueen of "Bullitt" and "The Great Escape" fame ...
I took in the special screening in Bismarck on December 17 of Peter Jackson’s documentary filmThey Shall Not Grow Oldthat covers the experience of soldiers during the war, focusing on the British. It was a project that was designed and developed during the centennial commemoration of the war...