What were ways guys were trying to get out of being drafted?

Here are 11 ways people beat the draft in the 1970s.

• Be a Conscientious Objector.
• Make up a health condition.
• Have children who need you.
• Be a homosexual.
• Run away to Canada.
• Go to college.
• Have a high lottery number.
• Hold an “essential” civilian job.

How long was the average tour of duty in Vietnam?

All US military personnel serving in Vietnam during the Vietnam War were eligible for one R&R during their tour of duty (13 months for marines, 12 months for soldiers, sailors, airmen).

How did the military draft affect the Vietnam War?

The military draft brought the war to the American home front. During the Vietnam War era, between 1964 and 1973, the U.S. military drafted 2.2 million American men out of an eligible pool of 27 million.

What happened to draft dodgers after the Vietnam War?

Upwards of 40,000 draft dodgers fled to Canada between 1965 and 1975. Many stayed in Canada after the war’s end, and some even stayed after President Carter pardoned them all on his first day in office. Those who stayed became Canadian citizens.

Why did President Johnson change the draft in 1965?

In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson changed the draft law to allow married males to be drafted, if they didn’t have children. Before August 26, 1965, however, getting hitched was a Get Out of Vietnam Free card. Johnson quietly changed the rules to keep up with the demands of the war.

What was the largest draft call since the Korean War?

The November 1965 draft call was the largest since the Korean War. The military draft brought the war to the American home front. During the Vietnam War era, between 1964 and 1973, the U.S. military drafted 2.2 million American men out of an eligible pool of 27 million.