Topics Hoogstraten addresses: opposition to the war during high school; increased anti-war activity during last year in school; his experience the day of the lottery and his number, 56; the period of waiting before he was called up for active service; efforts to find a legitimate medical reason to be dismissed; day he received induction letter and advice from draft counselor to make a scene at induction in hopes of being sent home; day of induction during which his efforts to avoid taking the oath fail and he is inducted; his assignment to a non-combative role in San Antonio; a suggestion that he apply for conscientious objector status; the process of applying for CO status and his eventual honorable discharge from the Army.
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