jan 3, 1810 - Prompted by tensions with Spain over West Florida, Madison calls for renewal of an act authorising the President to call out 100,000 militiamen, fill up the regular army to its authorised strength, establish a force of 20,000 volunteers for immediate emergencies, and reactivate idle components of the naval fleet.
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jan 3, 1810
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~ 216 years ago