A pivotal piece of history, Muhammad Ali’s unsigned Vietnam-era military draft card, which profoundly altered the boxing legend’s life and amplified the anti-war movement, is now set to go up for sale. The document famously features a blank line where Ali, in a defiant act that polarised opinion during the height of the Vietnam War in 1967, refused to sign. This courageous stand not only interrupted his illustrious boxing career but also cemented his legacy as an enduring advocate for peace and social justice.
“Being reminded of my father’s message of courage and conviction is more important now than ever, and the sale of his draft card at Christie’s is a powerful way to share that legacy with the world,” Rasheda Ali Walsh, a daughter of Ali, said Thursday in a statement issued by the auction house.
