US Military History
After the war ended in 1918, the period between 1920 and 1930 was characterized by several movements advocating for peace in the USA. There were many conferences held with the objective of disarming the army. There were also congressional hearings on how the nation would maintain peace and how to deal with armament processes. These events had a major impact on the US military.
Most peace movements US during the inter-war period started after the first war. These movements were partly influential in the country joining the League of Nation to foster international peace and prevent war. The political leaders at that time feared that if they did not regulate the military activity, they would not be re-elected.
The popular disarmament conferences led to naval disarmament, which was simply reduction in the armament process. This slowed down the military progress in the US and the major powers such as Japan, Britain, Italy and France. This process helped support peace in the world because of little military activity. The size of the American Army also stopped increasing in size. The recruitments slowed down as military activity reduced over the decade. The congressional hearings held between 1920 and 1930 led to the government’s acceptance to reduce military activity and implement the disarmament policy. The hearings also led to the nation joining the world court and the League of Nations with the aim of fostering peace and avoiding military activity.
Therefore, the peace movements, disarmament conferences and congressional hearings between 1920 and 1930 led to reduced military activity. The development and acquisition of new and advanced arms reduced. The recruitment of soldiers also reduced as the nation focused on peace.
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Dalleck, R. (1995). Franklin D. Roosevelt and American Foreign Policy: 1932-1945 (2, reprint, illustrated ed.). London: Oxford University Press.
