National Defense Act

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National Defense Act

United States [1947]

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National security
The National Security Act of 1947 created a coordinated command for security and intelligence-gathering activities. The act established the National Security Council (NSC) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the latter under the authority of the NSC and responsible for foreign intelligence. The National Security Agency,…
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The National Security Act of 1947 created a coordinated command for security and intelligence-gathering activities. The act established the National Security Council (NSC) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the latter under the authority of the NSC and responsible for foreign intelligence. The National Security Agency,…
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Preparedness Movement
With passage of the National Defense Act (June 3, 1916) and a subsequent naval appropriations measure authorizing an enormous increase in U.S. armed forces, the Preparedness Movement shifted its focus, and the MTCA helped establish the 16 officer-training camps (including two at Plattsburg, along with one at both the…
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With passage of the National Defense Act (June 3, 1916) and a subsequent naval appropriations measure authorizing an enormous increase in U.S. armed forces, the Preparedness Movement shifted its focus, and the MTCA helped establish the 16 officer-training camps (including two at Plattsburg, along with one at both the…
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