RE: I don't understand; why do people defend things such as the confederate flag
May 16, 2017 at 7:10 pm
The South was afraid that, among other things, that the North would dominate the House of Representatives due to a larger population. They also worried that the industrial power of the North would lead the Yankees into a dominant position in the arms industry and so have a larger influence with the military.
Every year the Secretary of the Army and Secretary of the Navy had to report the following with regard to new officers:
Place of birth.
Place of residence when inducted.
Place of residence of the person making the nomination (to the military academies, or as On-the-Job officer trainees.
Several more items I don't recall off the top of my head, but the South was keeping a close eye on the future commanding generals and admirals.
Every year the Secretary of the Army and Secretary of the Navy had to report the following with regard to new officers:
Place of birth.
Place of residence when inducted.
Place of residence of the person making the nomination (to the military academies, or as On-the-Job officer trainees.
Several more items I don't recall off the top of my head, but the South was keeping a close eye on the future commanding generals and admirals.
