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The history of the Army National Guard in the United States dates from 1636, when the Massachusetts Bay Colony's government organized existing militia companies into three regiments. The National Guard's history continued through the colonial era, including the French and Indian War , and extends into the modern era, including participation in ...
The National Defense Act of 1916 transformed the National Guard into the nation’s chief reserve force. That year’s “Great Mobilization” to the Mexican Border marked the first effort for the National Guard to ready for a national emergency. DRAFT, REORGANIZATION AND MOBILIZATION After United States entry into World War I in April 1917, the
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Some National Guard units trace their lineage before World War One. The original 29 National Guard aviation units were formally reorganized and activated beginning in 1921 to become part of the U.S. Army Air Corps and later the U.S. Army Air Forces which served in World War Two with great distinction. At the time when the Air Force was created ...
The National Guard of the several states, territories, and the District of Columbia serves as part of the first line of defense for the United States. The state National Guard is organized into units stationed in each of the 50 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia, and operates under their respective state or territorial ...
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World War I (1917–1918) Russian Civil War (1918–1925) 1920s: Naval disarmament. 1930s: Neutrality Acts. World War II (1941–1945) Cold War era (1945–1991) Post–Cold War era (1990–2001) War on terror (2001–2021) See also. References. Further reading. External links. Military history of the United States.
Aug 7, 2017 · -- Over 100 years ago, on August 5, 1917, the entire National Guard was drafted into U.S. Army service for World War I. This represented the culmination of several steps declared by President...
The United States Guards (USG) was a lightly armed, all-infantry military force maintained by the United States from 1917 to 1919. Tasked with an internal security and territorial defense mission within the Zone of the Interior, it was used to protect critical infrastructure and suppress civil unrest during World War I .
