LibGuides: U.S. Military Draft: Background Information

Background Information

The US military draft was implemented during several war times in the U.S., including during World War I, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, however, since 1973, no compulsory military service has been enacted. Use the following sources to learn more about the U.S. military draft and the political, social, and governmental issues surrounding it.

West's Encyclopedia of American Law
Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Includes completely revised articles covering important issues, biographies, definitions of legal terms and more.
Encyclopedia of War and Ethics
Covers military history throughout the world.

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Links to various subject encyclopedias in areas such as art, history, law, literature, philosophy, science, and technology.
Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
Online version of the well-known encyclopedia. Offers information on a wide variety of topics.