Preparedness Movement

Preparedness Movement

The Preparedness Movement was a campaign led by Leonard Wood and Theodore Roosevelt to strengthen the military of the United States after the outbreak of World War I. Roosevelt wrote two books, "America and the World War", and "Fear God and Take Your Own Part" to popularize the movement. Wood advocated a summer training school for reserve officers to be held in Plattsburg, New York.

Opposing the idea was President Woodrow Wilson, who believed the United States should be in a position of unarmed neutrality. Several organizations were formed around the Preparedness Movement and held parades and organized opposition to Wilson's policies.

When the "Lusitania" was sunk on May 7, 1915, Wilson's attitude changed. Congress passed the National Defense Act on June 3, 1916 and authorized an enormous increase in the military. The Preparedness Movement faded.

Some elements of the late 20th century and early 21st century Survivalism movement use the term Preparedness Movement to describe their activities.


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