The draft in the U.S. ended on January 27, 1973, after years of anti-draft protests.
The end of the draft coincided with a ceasefire that stopped direct involvement of U.S. ground forces in hostilities in Vietnam.
When did the draft end in the U.S.?
by Pamela Landy · Filed Under: American History
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