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Vietnam Era Draft Deferment Policy Changes

Changes to draft deferment policy during the Vietnam era, including congressional amendments and administrative directives.

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What legislative or executive actions formally changed draft deferment policy during the Vietnam War?

Formal changes to draft deferment policy during the Vietnam era came from a mix of congressional amendments to the Selective Service laws and administrative directives by the Selective Service System ...