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April 15, 1937
The Ely Miner
Ely, Saint Louis County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Army Day, proclaimed nationally, celebrated on April 6 the 20th anniversary of U.S. entry into World War I. Rear Adm. Belknap stressed 'peace through preparedness' with strong military per 1920 Defense Act.
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ARMY DAY MARKS AMERICA'S ENTRY INTO THE WAR
PROCLAIMED by the President, congress and all governors, Army day was celebrated throughout the nation on April 6, the twentieth anniversary of America's entrance into the World war.
The keynote of Army day, according to Rear Admiral Reginald R. Belknap, U. S. N. retired, general chairman of the day, is "Peace through preparedness."
"We who have seen the terrible destruction wrought by war want to do all in our power to avoid another war," he said. "The best way to do this, we believe, is by having a strong, well-trained, well-equipped army and navy. So strengthened, an aggressor nation will think twice before trying to draw us into war."
The best way to achieve this preparedness, he added, is by carrying out the provisions of the National Defense act of 1920, in appropriations, personnel, material and training. He also urged continuing the navy at full treaty strength, fully manned, actively trained and with an adequate trained reserve.
PROCLAIMED by the President, congress and all governors, Army day was celebrated throughout the nation on April 6, the twentieth anniversary of America's entrance into the World war.
The keynote of Army day, according to Rear Admiral Reginald R. Belknap, U. S. N. retired, general chairman of the day, is "Peace through preparedness."
"We who have seen the terrible destruction wrought by war want to do all in our power to avoid another war," he said. "The best way to do this, we believe, is by having a strong, well-trained, well-equipped army and navy. So strengthened, an aggressor nation will think twice before trying to draw us into war."
The best way to achieve this preparedness, he added, is by carrying out the provisions of the National Defense act of 1920, in appropriations, personnel, material and training. He also urged continuing the navy at full treaty strength, fully manned, actively trained and with an adequate trained reserve.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Military
What keywords are associated?
Army Day
World War Anniversary
Peace Through Preparedness
National Defense Act
Navy Strength
What entities or persons were involved?
Rear Admiral Reginald R. Belknap
Where did it happen?
United States
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
United States
Event Date
April 6
Key Persons
Rear Admiral Reginald R. Belknap
Outcome
celebrated throughout the nation
Event Details
Army Day proclaimed by the President, Congress, and all governors, marked the twentieth anniversary of America's entrance into the World War. Keynote by Rear Admiral Reginald R. Belknap emphasized 'Peace through preparedness' via a strong army and navy, implementing the National Defense Act of 1920, and maintaining the navy at full treaty strength.