America's Progressive Army: How the National Guard grew out of Progressive Era Reforms

The National Guard has been an integral piece of the American military structure since its creation in 1903, and the Guard can trace its lineage to the colonial era. While the Guard had its origins in the old militia system, by the onset of the Spanish-American War, the militia proved to be unable t...

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1. VerfasserIn: Margis, Matthew (VerfasserIn)
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Veröffentlicht: 2016
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