Elihu Root oversaw the restructuring of a military reserve group. Which one?
The Air Force Reserve
The National Guard
The Naval Reserve
The Army Reserve
Answer
The National Guard is a reserve military force in the United States. It was established in 1792 and is under the control of the state governments, with the federal government providing funding and equipment. In 1903, Elihu Root, who was then Secretary of War, oversaw a restructuring of the National Guard. This restructuring gave the National Guard a more unified command structure and increased its ability to respond to emergencies.
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