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The Council of National Defense was a United States organization formed to coordinate resources and industry for national security.
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History
Established in August 24, 19161 by president Woodrow Wilson, the Council of National Defense was created because "The Country is best prepared for war when thoroughly prepared for peace."2 With the end of World War I and the end of military conflict, the activities of the Council of National Defense were suspended.3
Council
The Council consisted of Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Labor.4 The council was to investigate and advise the president, and heads of executive departments, on the strategic placement of industrial goods and services for the potential and future use in times of war.1
Advisory commission
Created by a session of congress with a budget of $200,000,2 the advisory council consisted of 7 individuals with specialized knowledge in any one specialized field of industry.4
See also
References
- ^ a b "Title 50: Chapter 1: Council of National Defense". U.S. House of Representatives Downloadable U.S. Code (January 2, 2006). Retrieved on 2008-02-24.
- ^ a b "President Names Defense Advisors". The New York Times (October 12, 1916). Retrieved on 2008-02-23.
- ^ Green, Walter G., editor. "Council of National Defense and State Defense Councils." Electronic Encyclopaedia of Civil Defense and Emergency Management. 8/17/2003.
- ^ a b "Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 50. War And National Defense". FindLaw. Retrieved on 2008-02-24.