Washington D.C. – March 21, 1902. In a shocking move, General Nelson A. Miles, head of the Army, has announced that he will resign if a contentious bill is passed. The bill, introduced by Senator Hawley, aims to create a general staff for the Army. But Miles has made it clear that he will not be a party to what he sees as a subversive move that will destroy the unity of the military establishment.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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