On August 31, 1965, it became illegal to burn or destroy what in America?
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#38304. Asked by TLK. (Sep 02 03 8:22 AM)
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Draft Card
Sep 02 03, 8:28 AM
McGruff
1965 amendment to the 1948 Universal Military Service and Training Act made it illegal to "knowingly forge, alter, destroy, mutilate, or in any manner change" one's Selective Service certificate (aka a draft card) http://www.comm.unt.edu/faculty/obrian.htm
August 31, 1965 - Also on this day: In the United States, President Johnson signs into law a bill making it illegal to destroy or mutilate a U.S. draft card, with penalties of up to five years and a $10,000 fine. http://www.historychannel.com/cgi-bin/today_relocate.cgi?month=08&day=31§ion=vietnam
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