The Road to War: Presidential Commitments Honored and Betrayed
The Road to War: Presidential Commitments Honored and Betrayed

The Road to War: Presidential Commitments Honored and Betrayed

Oct 4, 2013

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Highlights

The last declaration of war authorized by Congress was World War II, yet the U.S. has been entangled in many wars since. Why have presidents been allowed to sidestep Congress for the last 70 years? The  U.S. should have an agreed-upon set of guidelines for going to war, says Marvin Kalb. It should not be left up to presidents to decide.

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