aug 31, 1965 - Burning Draft cards becomes illegal
Description:
This began due to the oppositions to the U.S. getting involved in the Vietnam War. It was a symbol of protest taken by young men. When it became illegal, many believed that they had passed the law intentionally targeting anti-war draft-card burners. This is important because it sparked even more pushback on the Vietnam war, leading to more protests.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 31, 1965
Now
~ 59 years ago