Senate Meets About an Universal Military Training Program

The transcript discusses the proposal for a universal military training (UMT) program in the U.S., highlighting its potential benefits and psychological impact on global peace. Secretary of Defense Johnson and General Omar Bradley support the proposal, despite current military emergencies delaying its immediate implementation. The American Legion also backs UMT, emphasizing the need to avoid sending untrained men into battle. Historical references to the Berlin crisis suggest that UMT could deter aggression from nations like Russia.

What effect did selective service have on Russia during the first Berlin crisis?

What prediction is made about universal military training's impact on Russia's aggressive ambitions?