Coverage dated September 17, 2025

Muhammad Ali's unsigned draft card, a piece of Vietnam-era history, will be auctioned

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Muhammad Ali’s refusal to sign his military draft card upended his life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement. Now that piece of history is coming up for sale. The online sale by Christie’s will take place from Oct. 10-28. The auction house says the card comes from descendants of Ali.

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WHEC Rochester
Muhammad Ali's unsigned draft card, a piece of Vietnam-era history, will be auctioned (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Sep 17, 2025
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Muhammad Ali’s refusal to sign his military draft card upended his life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement. Now that piece of history is coming up for sale. The online sale by Christie’s will take place from Oct. 10-28. The auction house says the card comes from descendants of Ali.
Military.com
Muhammad Ali's Unsigned Military Draft Card, a Piece of Vietnam-Era History, Will Be Auctioned (opens Military.com)
Published Sep 17, 2025
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Muhammad Ali’s refusal to sign his military draft card upended his life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement.
New York Times
Muhammad Ali’s Vietnam War draft card going auction; family wants it ‘shared with the world’ (opens New York Times)
Published Sep 17, 2025
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The historic document could sell for $3-5 million, according to Christie's

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