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.
The Draft was abolished in 1973, but men of draft age still have to register to the Selective Service System so a draft can be readily resumed if needed. During the Vietnam War, about two-third of American troops were volunteered, the rest were selected for military service through the drafts.