Dick Act
/ˈdɪk ˌækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A 1903 U.S. federal law formally titled the Militia Act of 1903, which established the National Guard as the primary organized reserve military force for the U.S. Army.
The Dick Act redefined the National Guard's role and organization within the U.S. military system.
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Commonly referred to by the name of Congressman Charles Dick, its drafting marked a pivotal shift toward federal regulation of state militias.
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