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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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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book records every measure enacted during the first War Session of the Sixty-fifth United States Congress. From war declarations to funding appropriations and soldier protections, each Act is briefly summarized with the date it was signed into law by the President. The author provides insight into the historical context and significance of each legal measure, revealing the thoroughness, courage, and determination with which the nation met the challenges of the Great War. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the intersection of law and warfare. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331077183_0
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