In the fall of 1621, English settlers planned a feast to celebrate a successful corn harvest. No one at the time called it Thanksgiving, but this humble gathering would later be recast as one of the defining moments in American history. | American Experience | PBS

On December 1, 1969, the United States' Selective Service System conducted its first draft lottery in over a quarter of a century. As opaque capsules containing each birthdate were extracted one by one from a large glass jar, many young men saw their lives flash before their eyes. Stream HARD HAT RIOT on YouTube and in the PBS app. #HardHatRiotPBS | American Experience | PBS