Washington National Guard
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- Nov 30, 1886The Siege of Port BlakelyWhen mill workers organized for better conditions at the Port Blakely mill, the company responded by calling in the National Guard, turning a labor dispute into a military occupation.Port Blakely, Bainbridge Island
- Feb 27, 1891The Lieutenant Who Beat the ArmyA National Guard officer successfully sues the state to get his job back after a botched, 'railroaded' court-martial.Seattle Armory, Seattle, WA
- Nov 6, 1892Militia Hopes for World's Fair TripWashington National Guard members increase recruitment and drill intensity in anticipation of a potential trip to the Chicago World's Fair.Seattle, WA
- Mar 11, 1895A Senate Report Exposes the National Guard's 'Go-As-You-Please' SpendingA military deficiency report finds the Washington National Guard has escaped civil control and wasted money, including $1,000 for each election of Adjutant General O'Brien.Olympia, WA
- Mar 12, 1895The Senate Decapitates the GuardA move to single out Adjutant General O'Brien backfires in Olympia, wiping out every commissioned officer in Washington's National Guard.Olympia, WA
- May 13, 1909The Adjutant General and the Missing $40,000Ortis Hamilton was charged with embezzling state and national military funds—and an audit found 90 percent of the Washington towns checked so far were also short.Olympia, WA
- Jun 23, 1916Washington State Guardsmen Mobilize for the Mexican BorderFollowing a national order from President Wilson, local militia forces prepare to deploy amidst rising tensions with Mexico.American Lake, Lakewood, WA