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The Reason for No Declarations of War Since WW II

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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September 23, 2024
The Reason for No Declarations of War Since WW II
As everyone knows, the U.S. government has not declared war against another country since World War II. Everyone also knows that the Constitution prohibits the federal government from waging war without a declaration of war from Congress. Yet, everyone also knows that since World War II, the U.S. government has waged undeclared wars against many nation-states, such as North Korea, North Vietnam, Cuba, …
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