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President Orders Air Reserves Activation During Berlin Crisis
In 1961 the United States mobilized 103000 reservists as a precaution amid the Pueblo incident and North Korean tensions. The move surprised many units and Congress, with officials stressing readiness and no immediate draft increases. The White House cited seriousness of the situation and noted no immediate Army or Marine reserve callups.
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Berlin
Pentagon
White House
North Korea
Pueblo
Johnson
Senate
Mike Mansfield
House
John W. McCormack
George Christian
Army
Marine Corps
Christian
Secretary of Defense
McNamara
Air Force
Navy
Air Force Reserve
Air National Guard
Naval Reserve
Ken Byong Hion
Seoul
U.S. 2Nd Infantry Division
Radio