Clay V. United States and How Muhammad Ali Fought the Draft Debating Supreme Court Decisions |
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| Author:
| Streissguth, Tom |
| Series title: | Debating Supreme Court Decisions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-2393-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $29.60 |
Book Description:
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In 1967, the boxer Muhammad Ali, previously known as Cassius Clay, refused to be inducted into the U.S. armed forces. Ali claimed that his religion of Islam did not allow him to fight in the Vietnam War. Author Tom Streissguth explores the topic of conscientious objectors, those who object to war for reasons of religion or conscience. He shows how the case of Muhammad Ali got to the U.S. Supreme Court and how the Court made its decision. The book includes a chapter on how students can...
More DescriptionIn 1967, the boxer Muhammad Ali, previously known as Cassius Clay, refused to be inducted into the U.S. armed forces. Ali claimed that his religion of Islam did not allow him to fight in the Vietnam War. Author Tom Streissguth explores the topic of conscientious objectors, those who object to war for reasons of religion or conscience. He shows how the case of Muhammad Ali got to the U.S. Supreme Court and how the Court made its decision. The book includes a chapter on how students can conduct a moot court, a mock judicial proceeding, that will help them understand the real case.