National Security Act of 1947
/ˈnæʃənəl sɪˈkjʊərəti ækt əv 1947/
Definitions
- (n.) U.S. federal legislation enacted in 1947 that restructured the military and intelligence agencies, creating the Department of Defense and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
The National Security Act of 1947 established the framework for U.S. national defense and intelligence.
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- national security act of 1947
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Commentary
This Act is foundational for the modern U.S. national security apparatus; drafters should note its role in defining military and intelligence coordination.
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