On December 1, 1969, the U.S. held its first Vietnam Draft Lottery, televised live. This event determined the order of call for military service, based on birth dates, impacting young men across the country. The lottery used a random drawing of dates to establish the order of conscription, changing lives and influencing opinions on the Vietnam War. | History In Pictures
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On December 1, 1969, the U.S. held its first Vietnam Draft Lottery, televised live. This event determined the order of call for military service, based on birth dates, impacting young men across the country. The lottery used a random drawing of dates to establish the order of conscription, changing lives and influencing opinions on the Vietnam War. | History In Pictures
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