George Washington's Birthday became a Federal holiday in 1880. In 1888 and 1894, respectively, Decoration Day (now Memorial Day) and Labor Day were created. In 1938, Armistice Day (now Veterans Day) was created to mark the end of World War I.
On June 30, 1973, Archie Turner was the last known person drafted into the US Army. Though he did not choose to join the Army, he chose to stay.
What is the military draft cut-off age? As of 2014, the military draft age limit is 45 years old. Although 26 years was the traditional conscription age, the age limit increased to 36 years old, and men with specific skills and experience are drafted up to 45 years of age.