AFEES 39 Whitehall Street, NYC, NY

AFEES 39 Whitehall Street in New York City served as a vital Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station (AFEES) for decades, particularly during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Located at the tip of Manhattan, the facility processed and inducted thousands of recruits into the United States Armed Forces, making it a key gateway for servicemen from the New York metropolitan area. The building became a symbol of the draft experience, especially during the Vietnam War era, and was frequently the site of both anxious draftees and antiwar protests. Its operations continued until the late 1970s, after which the site was eventually decommissioned and repurposed.