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Originally Posted by Fosco33
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Militia_(United_States)
From your source:
There is a long history of militias in the United States,
starting before the country became a country with the colonial militias normally consisting of all adult male citizens. This practice was continued after the signing of the U.S. Constitution, and remained relatively unchanged until the late 1800s. After the civil war, State guard units of select milita were created. After 1903 the militia was divided into two groups, unorganized and organized. Organized units were created from portions of the former state guards and became state National Guard units. Some states later created State Defense Forces for assistance in local emergencies
Ask yourself these questions:
When was the constitution written?
When did the the National Guard became the National Guard?
Are all "male adults citizens" part of the National Guard?
Methink you didnt read you own source.