back to the Mongolian Revolution of 1921. The military archives were set up by the Deputy Minister on 8 May 1939, coming into effect on 20 October. In the late 1950s, the government took concrete action to improve the orderly use of the preservation of the country's archives. In 1956, the Ministry of Defence appointed a spokesperson for the archives of the Mongolian People's Army. In the early 1980s, the Mongolian People's Army Central Archives was equipped with personnel who have professional and vocational training and an advanced post-secondary education and in 1988, a new building was created due to the expansion of the archives. Since 2006, it has been under the control of the defence ministry. "Baga Bayan" Peace Resort – Established in 1932, it is a living centre and retirement home for elderly veterans of military service. State Department Store of the Ministry of Defence "Börte" List of Ministers of Defence Since July 1996, the ministry has been led by a civilian official. Bogd Khanate Mongolian People's Republic Modern era References Government ministries of Mongolia Military of Mongolia 1911 establishments in Mongolia Mongolia