The National Defense Act Approved June 3 1916

This book contains an important piece of legislation that helped to shape American defense policy in the early 20th century. The National Defense Act of 1916 authorized the expansion of the regular army, the establishment of a reserve force, and the creation of a National Guard. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American military policy and the development of national security. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This document outlines the key provisions of the National Defense Act of 1916 and its subsequent amendments, including the establishment of a permanent National Guard and the authorization of federal funding for military training. Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of American military policy and strategy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.