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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1924
Page
8
The Iowa governor declares defense day urging all National Guard units to assemble at armories at an agreed hour to demonstrate reserve military power in support of the president’s pronouncement and national defense effort.
Des Moines reports Gov Nate Mendall of Iowa proclaims September 12 as national defense day urging the National Guard and Iowans to observe the event. He argues the nation must be prepared for conflict despite valuing peace and criticizes past unpreparedness and optimistic rhetoric.
A speaker argues that universal fraternity fails without a strong defense and arms to deter war. The text rebuts pacifist myths, recalls past delays in entering conflicts, and asserts the need to protect national sovereignty while pursuing peace through strength and honor.
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