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The American Legion War Risk Insurance Conference, Held at Washington, D. C. December 15, 16 and 17, 1919: By Invitation of R. G. Cholmeley-Jones, ... of War Risk Insurance (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Synopsis

Explore the 1919 War Risk Insurance Conference in Washington, where veterans’ needs shape early policy debates.

This nonfiction account captures public discussions, legislative questions, and the drive to coordinate government efforts for those who served in World War I. It presents speeches, committee notes, and the concerns of veterans and lawmakers as they shaped postwar support.

The pages offer a unique glimpse into the formation of veteran aid policy, including calls for better legislation, the roles of the War Risk Insurance Bureau, the Pension Bureau, and civilian government oversight. Readers will see how leaders frame service, accountability, and the cost of caring for servicemen and their families after the war.
  • Firsthand exchanges among senators, National Commanders, and veteran advocates
  • Debates over how to organize and fund war-risk and disability assistance
  • Perspectives on national service, law and order, and Americanism in postwar policy
  • Historical context for how veteran support evolved in the 1910s
Ideal for readers of American history, public policy, and veterans’ affairs who want a window into a pivotal moment of postwar administration.

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