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Old 06-24-10, 05:39 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by krashkart View Post
Isn't it already a requirement that a candidate must have served in the military at some point? Or did that all change?
There has never been a requirement for a candidate for the office of President to have served in the military. Nothing has changed.

Article II, Section 1, paragraph 5 of the Constitution lists all the qualifications to be President. No mention of any military service.
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