President Wilson's War Message Calls for Ready Defense and Civic Duty
President Wilson urges Congress to authorize a larger regular army and a citizen force, expands naval strength, and strengthens the merchant marine. He warns of domestic disloyalty, calls for strict laws, and proposes tax and regulatory measures to fund national preparedness and secure America’s role in the Western Hemisphere.
President Wilson’s call for military and naval buildup
The War Department proposes increasing regular army strength to 7,136 officers and 134,707 enlisted men, adding 400,000 disciplined citizens. It urges Congress to strengthen the navy, expand the merchant marine, and finance growth on a pay-as-you-go basis through income taxes while stressing national security and regional concerns in the Americas.
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