United States National Security Council


 

The National Security Council (NSC) of the United States is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for considering national security and foreign policy matters with his senior national security advisors and cabinet officials. Since its inception under President Harry Truman, the function of the Council has been to advise and assist the President on national security and foreign policies. The Council also serves as the President's principal arm for coordinating these policies among various government agencies.

Related Topics:
United States - President of the United States - Foreign policy - Cabinet officials - Harry Truman

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Introduction
Membership
Authority
Further reading
Reference
See also

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