The Vietnam War draft of 1965 marked a pivotal year that forever shaped the cultural and political landscape of the United States.

As the conflict intensified overseas, the government's decision to institute a selective service system sent shockwaves through American society, catalyzing a groundswell of resistance and introspection.

Prior to 1965, the U.S.

military had relied primarily on voluntary enlistment to fill its ranks.

However, the escalating demands of the Vietnam War led the Johnson administration to reinstate a draft, subjecting young men between the ages of 18 and 26 to the possibility of involuntary conscription. - https://vietnamfocusguide.com/blog/vietnam-draft-history-impact/?unique_id_ozev7mvd

The Vietnam Draft and its Lasting Impact on American Societal Transformation