In 1924, World War I was still fresh in people’s minds, especially how unprepared the country was to fight. The result was National Defense Test Day.

The project of holding a National Defense Day on Sept. 12 has met considerable opposition from pacifist bodies. President Coolidge under-took last week to uphold the propriety of the proposed ...

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The first ever National Defense Day was held on Sept. 12, 1924, a polarizing and controversial government-led. 100 years ago, 50 years ago. Times Union Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo.

Read Defence Day pictures that will leave you feeling patriotic. After aiming the enemy, the first to be targeted by the Pakistani Navy warships was the Indian-high frequency radar after which ...

The nation marked its 59th Defence Day on Friday to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen heroes of the 1965 war against India. A change of guards was held in major centres, including the Quaid’s ...

HAVANA — Cuba announced Friday it would conduct annual military exercises on Nov. 18-19, leading up to a day of civilian defense preparedness on Nov. 20, the same date dissidents plan human ...

In 1924, World War I was still fresh in people’s minds, especially how unprepared the country was to fight. The result was National Defense Test Day.

It happens that Defense Day, Sept. 12, has a double interest for General Pershing. As Chief of Staff he is working for it as a consummation of his efforts to give this country adequate defenses.