Video Clip: The Role of the U.S. Military and National Guard in Civil Unrest

Description

Kevin Baron, executive editor at Defense One, talked about the role and history of the U.S. military and state National Guards in quelling civilian dissent. He also spoke about the Insurrection Act and other laws pertaining to the use of the U.S. military on U.S. soil.

4 minutes

Keywords

  • 1968 Democratic National Convention
  • Active Duty
  • Civilian
  • Domestic
  • Federalize
  • Insurrection Act Of 1807
  • Integration
  • Law Enforcement Duties
  • Little Rock
  • Looting
  • National Guard
  • Posse Comitatus Act

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