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On December 28, 1972, the draft ended.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_28• 1972 – The last scheduled day for induction into the military by the Selective Service System. Due to the fact that President Richard Nixon declared this day a national day of mourning due to former President Harry S Truman's death, approximately 300 men were not able to report due to most Federal offices being closed. Since the draft was not resumed in 1973, they were never drafted.
Thu Dec 28, 2023: On this day, December 28, 1972, the draft ended.
Wed Dec 28, 2022: Fifty years ago today, December 28, 1972, the draft ended.