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Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Highland Park Defense Council.
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Description area
Dates of existence
1916-
History
Established on August 24, 1916 [1] by president Woodrow Wilson, the Council of National Defense was created because "The Country is best prepared for war when thoroughly prepared for peace." The local Highland Park branch was formed shortly thereafter.