The Anti-Draft Movement

The Anti-Draft Movement was a social movement that opposed compulsory military service, particularly during times of war like the Vietnam War. Participants believed conscription forced individuals to serve in the military against their will, often raising moral, ethical, or political objections. They organized protests, legal challenges, and civil disobedience to resist or delay being drafted. The movement highlighted concerns about personal freedom, government authority, and the morality of war, influencing public opinion and policy changes that eventually led to the abolition of mandatory military drafts in many countries.