Michael Douglas recalls military draft for the Vietnam War and lying about spinal condition: ‘I did not want to fight in a war I was protesting’

Renowned actor Michael Douglas opened up about his experience with the Vietnam War draft, revealing how a diagnosis of spondylitis spared him from service. His father, the legendary Kirk Douglas, intervened to ensure the medical details remained vague. To emphasize his struggles, Michael wore a brace during a follow-up exam, ultimately landing a 1-Y classification, allowing him to avoid deployment unless absolutely necessary.

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