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U.S. v. Cassius Clay: Muhammad Ali's Fight against the Vietnam Draft
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali objects to serving in the military in Vietnam, incurring the anger of the American public and risking a five-year prison term for his religious and political beliefs.
Famous Federal Trials
by Winston Bowman, Associate Historian, Federal Judicial History Office, Federal Judicial Center
Learn about the case — historical background and documents
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Classroom Materials and Activities
U.S. v. Clay PowerPoint Presentation (PowerPoint, 2.15 MB)
U.S. v. Clay Student Handout (PDF, 37.02 KB)