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... spirit was apparent in the militia system , the frequent parades and displays of arms , the permanent garrisons and navy , and the military schools . Skeptical of the frequently asserted claim that free institutions were a guar- antee ...
... spirit was apparent in the militia system , the frequent parades and displays of arms , the permanent garrisons and navy , and the military schools . Skeptical of the frequently asserted claim that free institutions were a guar- antee ...
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... spirit among the youth of the country , to the education and training of that military spirit , there you step in ; that is your function of preparation , for that cannot be done at the center that must be done all over this country ...
... spirit among the youth of the country , to the education and training of that military spirit , there you step in ; that is your function of preparation , for that cannot be done at the center that must be done all over this country ...
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... spirit , ' told Congress : ' A great deal is said nowadays , perhaps too much , against the Army and against the spirit of war . This idea of universal peace is very good , but to make it a gospel is a mistake . ' 40 A similar point of ...
... spirit , ' told Congress : ' A great deal is said nowadays , perhaps too much , against the Army and against the spirit of war . This idea of universal peace is very good , but to make it a gospel is a mistake . ' 40 A similar point of ...
Contents
The AngloAmerican Heritage | 3 |
The Founding Fathers Reaffirm Civil Supremacy | 18 |
The Defeat of the Federalist Military Plans | 32 |
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