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Muhammad Ali vs. the United States of America, 1966-1971
Book • 2017
This book provides an exhaustively researched and detailed account of Muhammad Ali's life from 1966 to 1971, a period marked by his refusal to serve in the Vietnam War due to his religious beliefs.

It explores Ali's struggle against the U.S.

government, his involvement with the Nation of Islam, and the broader cultural and political context of the late 1960s.

The book offers a nuanced and balanced portrayal of Ali, highlighting his athletic prowess, his wit, and his faith, as well as the challenges he faced during this tumultuous period in American history.

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Recommended by Lindsey Graham to learn more about Ali's fight against the draft.
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Muhammad Ali vs. The Draft | What’s My Name? | 2
Recommended by Lindsey Graham as a book about Muhammad Ali 's boxing career.
Muhammad Ali vs. The Draft | Heavyweight | 1
Recommended in the podcast outro as a resource to learn more about Ali's fight against the draft.
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