National Armory

National Armory presents a compelling appeal to the United States Congress by the citizens of Rock Island and Moline, Illinois, and Davenport, Iowa. This historical document advocates for the establishment of a national armory on the strategic site of Fort Armstrong, located on Rock Island in Illinois. The appeal underscores the potential benefits of this location for national defense and economic development. Detailing the advantages of Rock Island, the citizens argue that establishing an armory there would serve the nation's interests while simultaneously stimulating the local economy. This book offers insights into 19th-century industrial and military policy, providing a valuable resource for historians and those interested in the intersection of economic growth and national security.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.