Publication
Mar 2012
This paper examines the history of the American military dating back to the 1700s. The author discusses the beginning of the paid militia, the importance of the oath to the constitution, and the evolution of this militia into a trained military force.
| Download |
English (PDF, 5 pages, 645 KB) |
|---|---|
| Author | Gregory J W Urwin |
| Series | FPRI FootNotes |
| Publisher | Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) |
| Copyright | © 2012 Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) |