| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 263 pages): illustrations |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"The early 20th century saw the founding of the National Security League, a nationalistic nonprofit organization committed to an expanded military, conscripted service, and meritocracy. This book details its history, from its formation in December 1914 through 1922, at which point it was a spent force in decline. Founded by wealthy corporate lawyers based in New York City, it had secret backers in the capitalist class, who had two goals in mind. One was to profit immensely from the newly begun World War I. The other was to control the working classes in times of both war and peace. This agenda was presented to the public under the guise of preparedness, patriotism, and Americanization. Although eventually convicted by Congress of having violated election spending limits no sanctions of any kind were ever applied. This history details the secret machinations of an organization dedicated to solidifying the grip of the capitalist class over workers, all undercover of American pride."-Provided by publisher"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Cover -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part I. Preparedness, 1914-1917 (April 5) -- Chapter 1. Formation, December 1914 -- Chapter 2. The Organization -- Chapter 3. The Politicians -- Chapter 4. Conferences and Conventions -- Chapter 5. Fear, Weirdness and Public Relations -- Chapter 6. The General Campaign -- Chapter 7. Critics and Impugners -- Part II. Patriotism, 1917 (April 6)-1918 (November 10) -- Chapter 8. The Organization -- Chapter 9. The Politicians -- Chapter 10. Loyalty and Education -- Chapter 11. The General Campaign -- Chapter 12. Critics and Impugners |
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Part III. Americanization, 1918 (November 11)-1922 -- Chapter 13. The Organization -- Chapter 14. The Reds -- Chapter 15. The General Campaign -- Chapter 16. Critics and Impugners -- Chapter Notes -- Bibliography -- Index |
| Local Note |
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| Subject |
National Security League -- History.
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National Security League. |
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History. |
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Militarism -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Militarism. |
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United States. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Economic aspects -- United States.
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United States -- Defenses -- Economic aspects.
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Defenses. |
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United States -- Defenses -- Political aspects.
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Economics. |
| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Added Title |
Wall Street and the war machine |
| Other Form: |
Original 9781476682860 1476682860 (DLC) 2020043615 (OCoLC)1150995451 |
| ISBN |
9781476640914 (electronic book) |
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1476640912 (electronic book) |
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9781476682860 |
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1476682860 |
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