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In 1972 the death of Harry Truman forced the closure of all federal offices as part of a national day of mourning. Vietnam draftees scheduled to be inducted on this date had their induction delayed until 1973. In 1973 the draft was not restarted, preventing this group from ever being inducted.

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 In 1972 the death of Harry Truman forced the closure of all federal offices as part of a national day of mourning. Vietnam draftees scheduled to be inducted on this date had their induction delayed until 1973. In 1973 the draft was not restarted, preventing this group from ever being inducted.
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In 1972 the death of Harry Truman forced the closure of all federal offices as part of a national day of mourning. Vietnam draftees scheduled to be inducted on this date had their induction delayed until 1973. In 1973 the draft was not restarted, preventing this group from ever being inducted.

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