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I have read it was used during the Civil War years for the first time in the United States.

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Madison. He used the draft for the War of 1812.

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Who made the military draft?

Lincoln and congress first orchestrated the nation's first military draft during the US Civil War (1861-1865). Vietnam (1861-1975) was the last military draft orchestrated by Nixon and congress.


When the US military draft begin?

The US military draft began in the US Civil War (1861-1865).


What year did the draft start and end?

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


What year did the US go from a military draft to an all-volunteer force?

1973


What year was the military draft stopped?

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.


When did US enact a military draft?

the first "official" draft occured during the civil war


Was the first military draft in Europe was introduced in 1915 for the world war?

Yes it was


In what year of this century did the US switch from a military draft system to an all-volunteer force?

1973


What are the rankings for military draft?

Uncle Sam went after the 22 year men before he hit the 19 year olds.


What were the Vietnam draft lottery dates by year?

The end of 1969 was the first draft lottery.


What year was the first NBA draft?

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Was the Vietnam war the only one to have a draft?

The FIRST US war to have an "official" military draft was the US Civil War (1861-1865); which also resulted in the nation's FIRST "draft riots." Vietnam (1961-1975) was the LAST military draft, with the accompanying last "draft riots." US males were drafted in WW1 (1917-1918), WW2 (1941-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953).