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National Army draft draw progresses with final number pending
The long national draft lottery proceeds through extensive drawn numbers and officials, culminating in a final capsule drawn late into the night. Secretary Baker presides with notable lawmakers and generals witnessing the process as the first thousand numbers are announced and prepare for possible exemptions.
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Washington
America
Baker
Senator Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
Congressman Dent
House Military Committee
Senator Warren
Representative Kahn
Senate
House
Tasker S. Bliss
Army
Enoch Crowder
McCain
First Army
Ranratare Ratrar