Before World War I, when was the last time the United States had a draft?

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14 November, 00:17

Before World War I, when was the last time the United States had a draft?

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Andreas Osborn · Answer 1

From 1940 until 1973, during both peacetime and periods of conflict, men were drafted to fill vacancies in the United States Armed Forces that could not be filled through voluntary means. The draft was ended when the United States Armed Forces moved to an all-volunteer military force.