Vietnam May 2026

Men with lower numbers were the first called to serve. This "randomized experiment" became a defining moment for a generation, directly influencing life paths based on a birth date. Demographics and Participation The Draft and the Vietnam War

This report examines the United States' military conscription system during the Vietnam War (1964–1973), a period of significant social upheaval that reshaped American policy and public perception of military service. vietnam

Birthdays were printed on slips of paper, placed in capsules, and drawn randomly to assign numbers from 1 to 366. Men with lower numbers were the first called to serve