Sports & Recreation

Muhammad Ali Refuses Military Induction

Muhammad Ali, the famous boxer and civil rights advocate, refused to be inducted into the United States Army due to his religious beliefs and opposition to the Vietnam War. This act of defiance occurred during a time of national unrest over the war, particularly among African American communities. As a result of his refusal, Ali was stripped of his boxing titles and licenses, which sparked widespread debate about patriotism and personal conscience in the face of conflict.

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