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BYBlake Stilwell

Jul 4, 2021


The last soldier drafted by the US Army retired in 2011

America’s history with conscription is a contentious one at best. Most of the men drafted to fight from the Civil War to the Vietnam War probably sucked it up and served as required. But after years of citizens rioting over the draft, burning draft…

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BYBlake Stilwell

Jul 4, 2021

BYVAntage Point

Apr 29, 2020


World War I created millions of conscripted Veterans, improved benefits

World War I marked the fourth time Congress declared war, but just the first time America instituted a draft. The “Great War” also created a new series of benefits for Veterans–some that exist in different forms today.

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BYVAntage Point

Apr 29, 2020

BYBlake Stilwell

Apr 29, 2020


Why any war with China will get Americans drafted

Every era has its arch-nemesis. The Nazis, the Communists, and the Terrorists all seemed to come in succession. Now, it seems America’s new arch-rivals are making their presence known. After spending a decade or more in its “peaceful rise” era, t…

Why any war with China will get Americans drafted

BYBlake Stilwell

Apr 29, 2020

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