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My father was denied admission to the US Army during the Vietnam War era because he had 'too many children' (Four). They called it a 'grave risk' to too many people. Anyone know the background of such policies?

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AMA at r/history I’m Erik Larson, author of six bestselling books, including The Devil in the White City and my newest, The Splendid and the Vile. AMA.

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My father was denied admission to the US Army during the Vietnam War era because he had 'too many children' (Four). They called it a 'grave risk' to too many people. Anyone know the background of such policies?	2075
AMA at r/history I’m Erik Larson, author of six bestselling books, including The Devil in the White City and my newest, The Splendid and the Vile. AMA.	5