Georgia's Voice in Congress: Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson was sworn into Congress in 1914 at the age of 31 and would serve a record 25 consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives - a total of more than 50 years. A fierce advocate for the military, he was proficient in getting bills through Congress. His insistence that America had to be prepared, even during the Cold War, enabled the armed forces to maintain their status of strength and readiness.
Georgia's Voice in Congress: Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson was sworn into Congress in 1914 at the age of 31 and would serve a record 25 consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives - a total of more than 50 years. A fierce advocate for the military, he was proficient in getting bills through Congress. His insistence that America had to be prepared, even during the Cold War, enabled the armed forces to maintain their status of strength and readiness.
Social Studies
Explain the economic and military contributions of Richard Russell and Carl Vinson.
1. Explain the purpose of the Washington Treaty of 1922 and the London Treaty of 1930.
2. Carl Vinson was a major advocate for strengthening the United States military. At the end of 2016, the United States spent more money on its military than the next eight countries combined. Should the US continue to spend billions of dollars to expand and strengthen its military? Explain your answer.
1. Carl Vinson said that, “The most expensive thing in the world is a cheap Army and Navy.” The video mentioned the support Vinson gave to building up the military. Explain how Vinson’s achievements in getting bills passed to support our armed forces supports this quote.
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consecutive: following one after the other in a series : following each other without interruption
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1. Explain the purpose of the Washington Treaty of 1922 and the London Treaty of 1930.
Both treaties were designed to limit the construction of naval ships and the size of a country's Navy in order to prevent an armed race among world powers.
2. Carl Vinson was a major advocate for strengthening the United States military. At the end of 2016, the United States spent more money on its military than the next eight countries combined. Should the US continue to spend billions of dollars to expand and strengthen its military? Explain your answer.
Students answers will vary.
