a prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and the armies of South Vietnam who were supported by the United States
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
A conscientious objector can declare that military
service or combat duty is counter to his religious or moral beliefs, but must be able to demonstrate that
the objection is long-lasting and sincere.
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
Conscription and the U.S. Draft
Although the United States Constitution does not
directly mention the word “draft� (or even the older
term—“conscription�), it does give Congress certain power.
Since September
11, 2001, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have
kept the idea of reinstituting the draft in the public’s
mind, but Congress has rejected all bills that call for
conscription, and all the troops serving in the U.S.
military have enlisted voluntarily.
According to the SSS, President Franklin
Roosevelt signed the Selective Training and Service
Act of 1940, creating the country’s first peacetime
draft and formally established the agency.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
A conscientious objector can declare that military
service or combat duty is counter to his religious or
moral beliefs, but must be able to demonstrate that
the objection is long-lasting and sincere.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
Article I, Section 8, states that Congress
shall have the power to declare war; raise and
support armies; maintain a navy; and provide for
organizing, arming, and disciplining a militia.
draft
