The 1969 Draft Lottery: Key Facts and Figures

The video covers the draft lottery held at the Selective Service headquarters, marking the first such event in 27 years. It explains the process, historical context, and the significance of the lottery numbers drawn. The video also discusses public reactions and the implications for those eligible for the draft. Key participants, including congressman Bernie, are introduced, and the systematic nature of the lottery is highlighted.

How many years had passed since the last draft lottery before the one discussed?

• 25 years

• 30 years

• 29 years

• 27 years

What was the first birthday selected in the draft lottery?

• April 24

• December 30

• February 14

• September 14

Who was asked to choose the first draft pick?

• A random citizen

• The president of the Selective Service

• A congressman

• A military officer

How were the draft numbers for birthdays determined?

• By age

• Random selection

• Alphabetically

• By geographical location

Who represented the Military Affairs Committee during the draft pick?

• A non-partisan official

• A military general

• A senior Democrat

• A senior Republican

What was the reaction of the Youth Advisory Council to the lottery?

• Mixed feelings

• Unanimous approval

• Complete disapproval

• No reaction

What was the general sentiment towards the draft lottery system?

• Hope for a better system

• Significant controversy

• Widespread approval

• Indifference

Which birthday had the lowest draft number?

• February 14

• December 30

• April 24

• September 14

Which group of birthdays was considered to have a 50/50 chance of being drafted?

• The highest ranking numbers

• The middle group

• The lowest third

• All birthdays equally

What was the fate of those with the highest ranking numbers?

• Reserved for special roles

• Subject to re-evaluation

• Immediate induction

• Likely not to be drafted