In The Contest Over National Security (Harvard 2024) Roady shows how FDR developed a vision of national security that is not just about protecting Americans against physical attack but also ensuring their economic well-being.
To the House of Representatives of the United States:
In partial compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 21st ultimo, calling for further information on the relations between the United States and the Mexican Republic, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, to whom the resolution was referred.
M. VAN BUREN.
In The Contest Over National Security (Harvard 2024) Roady shows how FDR developed a vision of national security that is not just about protecting Americans against physical attack but also ensuring their economic well-being.
"Before he enter on the Execution of his office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of the President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." (US Constitution, Article II, Section 1)
"He . . .by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law. . . (U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2)
"He shall from time to time give to Congress Information of the State of the Union. . .he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed and shall Commission all the Officers of the United States." (U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 3)
Starting in the late 20th Century, Presidents consistently emphasize recognition of a wide variety of cultural groups.
Presidents have been central in establishing and modifying our practices for Memorial Day.