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How the Vietnam War Broke Our Trust in Government

HISTORY This Week

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The Draft Lottery and Trust Erosion

This chapter examines the 1970 draft lottery's role in selecting military service members during the Vietnam War and its failure to restore public trust in the government. It highlights the changing dynamics of citizen-leader relationships and the impact of televised warfare on perceptions of authority and patriotism.

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