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Muhammad Ali vs. The Draft | Heavyweight | 1

American Scandal

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Muhammad Ali's Defiant Stand Against the Draft

This chapter explores Muhammad Ali's courageous choice to refuse military induction during the Vietnam War in 1967. It examines his identity as a conscientious objector, his ties to the Nation of Islam, and the social ramifications of his decision in the context of race and nationalism.

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