First Session of the War Congress (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Merz

9780332772714: First Session of the War Congress (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332772713 ISBN 13: 9780332772714

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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A concise, official survey of how Congress mobilized the United States for war in 1917, with clear summaries of key laws and actions.

First Session of the War Congress offers a compact, authoritative overview of the early wartime action by Congress. The volume explains how a broad set of laws and appropriations shaped military readiness, finance, and home-front controls during a critical moment in American history.

Readers will find straightforward explanations of the major measures, from the declaration of war to financing the war effort and managing food, transportation, and industry. The book also notes how these acts were developed, debated, and put into effect during the 65th Congress.

Plain summaries of the principal acts and their purposes.
Context on how Congress authorized and funded wartime needs.
Notes on the balancing of national security with rights and social concerns.
Historical framing that helps readers understand the wartime legislative process.

Ideal for readers of history, government, and policy who want a grounded, accessible look at how law and governance supported America’s wartime effort.

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