PAUL JACOBS

(Rolling Stone)


Paul Jacobs
Paul Jacobs
  • Born: August 24, 1918
  • Died: January 3, 1978
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Activist

Jacob first came to political prominence in the early 1980s as a draft registration resister. His crusade against forced military service and for the all-volunteer army was featured in Rolling Stone magazine. In 1985, after being convicted of violating the Selective Service Act, he served five and a half months in federal prison, making him one of only nine American draft resisters imprisoned since the Vietnam War. During the trial, Congressman Ron Paul testified on his behalf.