Manuscript of an army of the people, 1916.

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Manuscript of an army of the people, 1916.

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Typed manuscript of his published book "An Army of the People" where he "attempts to give a detailed description of a National Military System for the United States" that is "in full harmony with American political traditions and ideals." Discusses the American National Defense Act of 1916, the army of Switzerland, drafting soldiers, and excerpts from the diary of Lieutenant Burr. Lieutenant Burr served with the 6th Cavalry as a Squadron Inspector-Instructor in the Third Volunteer Cavalry Division in Texas and Arizona. He uses the diary to give examples of the work done by these officers. Also discusses the navy and national guard.

112 p.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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