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an of Allo CABINET MEETING, FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, The President opened the meeting by saying that George Washington instituted the first military policy for the United States. In 1919 - 1920 his policy was implemented. He believes it is now time to initiate a new policy which should be approached on a practical and common-sense basis. The President read the attached statement on his conception of universal military training. The President then asked for a general discussion. PROPOSED AGENDA 1. A Discussion of future military policy. 2. A discussion of movement of military personnel from foreign theatres. 3. A discussion of availability of transports for personnel movement.