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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
16
In a broad address to Congress President Wilson warns against disloyal elements at home and outlines a comprehensive national defense plan. He advocates a larger standing army, a substantial citizen militia, an expanded navy, and a strengthened merchant fleet, paired with new revenue to fund mobilization and rail and regulatory improvements for national efficiency.
President Wilson urges Congress to adopt a broad military and naval build up. He calls for raising regular army strength to 7 136 officers and 134 707 enlisted, add 400 000 citizen soldiers, and to finalize a strong navy. He stresses national efficiency, warns of domestic threats, and advocates financing by income taxes as a prudent, modern approach. He notes tests in Mexico and maintains concern for Central and South American independence.
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