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Bill Taft: “On the Pacific Coast the mobilization will involve a brigade of infantry In the Los Angeles district for the purpose of…”

On the recordMarch 6, 1911
On the Pacific Coast the mobilization will involve a brigade of infantry In the Los Angeles district for the purpose of defending San Diego and San Pedro against possible attack by the navy.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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White House Statement on Military Movements Near the Mexican Border

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