An executive order-issued September 14, 1888-set aside a strip of land adjacent to the boundary of the newly incorporated city of San Pedro, California. Signed by President Grover Cleveland, the order designated the area of the old government reservation to be used as a military reservation. It is from this point in time that Fort MacArthur traces its military career. As a part of the US Air Force's Los Angeles Air Force Base, the post continues in its purpose of public service to the citizens of the United States of America. This is a illustrated history of the Army's use of Fort MacArthur from 1910 to 1982, as well as covering its status today. Appendices cover the history of the 3rd Coast Artillery Regiment, the guns of the Harbor Defenses of Los Angeles and the Nike missile defenses of Los Angeles.
- ISBN10 1312193018
- ISBN13 9781312193017
- Publish Date 4 June 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 104
- Language English