When Did the Draft End?

When Did the Draft End?

The last draft call was on December 7, 1972, and the authority to induct expired on June 30, 1973.

Does the draft still exist in 2020?

The Selective Service System is a direct result of the Selective Service Act of 1917. ... Although the draft doesn't exist in 2020, all men, whether U.S. citizens or immigrants, between the ages of 18 to 26 are required to register with the Selective Service System.

Is there still a draft in the US?

The Selective Service System, otherwise known as the draft or conscription, requires almost all male U.S. citizens and immigrants, ages 18 through 25, to register with the government.

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