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    From Duty to Defiance: America's Draft Wars

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    22 de jan. de 2026
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    Explore how military conscription evolved from accepted patriotic service to nation-dividing controversy, from Civil War buyouts to Vietnam protests that changed America forever.

    From Duty to Defiance: America's Draft Wars

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    The draft resisters weren't superheroes—they were regular folks who decided they couldn't participate in something they believed was wrong, showing that ordinary people can resist even the most powerful institutions when they organize collectively.

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    The history of military drafts, with a focus on post-1800 wars. Discuss the cultural support or backlash.

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