No. The Indian Wars (Native American Wars) which ended in 1890 and the Spanish-American War (a declared war) in 1898 were fought by an all volunteer US Military.
The US military draft came back during WW1 (1917 for the US). Was reinstituted for WWII (1940) and THEN became continuous through the Viet War.
The last draft in the U.S. military was during Vietnam. The draft never really "stopped" because it was never really "going". It is simply a military policy that is enacted during times of need.
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From WWII thru Vietnam (1941 thru 1973).
Draft started way back around the year 850 when English Lords and Kings could demand military service from serfs who farmed land for them.
The military draft in the United States officially ended on January 27, 1973. This decision followed the conclusion of the Vietnam War and was part of a broader shift toward an all-volunteer military force. The last men drafted under the previous system were inducted in December 1972, with the final lottery held in March 1973, marking the transition away from conscription.
The U.S. Military draft system
The last draft in the U.S. military was during Vietnam. The draft never really "stopped" because it was never really "going". It is simply a military policy that is enacted during times of need.
The 3 Most Common Examples of the Military Draft in the history of the U.S.A are The Confederacy put in their draft in 1862 The Union instituted their draft in 1862 (mass riots ensued in New York and Boston) In Vietnam the military instituted a draft in early 1969
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Specifically, there is not one person that came up with the military draft. The earliest known military drafts date back to ancient Japan, the Aztecs, and Ancient Greece and Rome. The first time the draft that we are familiar with came into play a couple of years before Napoleon came into power in France. The draft was used in every American war starting with the Civil War, until it was abolished in 1973.
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From WWII thru Vietnam (1941 thru 1973).
During the American Revolution, some states resorted to the draft to get citizens to join the state militia. The United States first employed national conscription during the Civil War. I believe President Madison had tried to institute a draft while he was President but Congress would not approve it. The Union conscription law led to violent draft demonstrations in New York City, in 1863. Several people were killed during the Draft Riots.
I was doing a project on this, and I think it ended after the Vietnam war in 1973, do to the war being heavily protested and rioted against.
Draft started way back around the year 850 when English Lords and Kings could demand military service from serfs who farmed land for them.
The first US draft was during the US Civil War (1861-1865); the last US draft was during the Vietnam War (1961-1975).
I was doing a project on this, and I think it ended after the Vietnam War in 1973, do to the war being heavily protested and rioted against.