July 26, 1947:  Truman Signs National Security Act On this day in 1947, President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act which, first, brought together the Navy Department and War Department under a new Department of Defense; second, established the National Security Council; and lastly, set up the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The following year on the same day, Truman signed executive orders prohibiting discrimination in the U.S. armed forces and federal government. Find out other accomplishments that contributed to Truman’s legacy, or watch the full American Experience documentary on the 33rd president. Photo: Library of Congress
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July 26, 1947:  Truman Signs National Security Act

On this day in 1947, President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act which, first, brought together the Navy Department and War Department under a new Department of Defense; second, established the National Security Council; and lastly, set up the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

The following year on the same day, Truman signed executive orders prohibiting discrimination in the U.S. armed forces and federal government.

Find out other accomplishments that contributed to Truman’s legacy, or watch the full American Experience documentary on the 33rd president.

Photo: Library of Congress

Source: to.pbs.org

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    Well, this is a fun fact: 7/26/47, Truman signed the act that reformed the Defense Dept., and created the Nat’l Security...
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