On the recordJanuary 29, 1952
You are hereby assigned operational command, of the United States Armed forces assigned to the U.S. Atlantic Command, to the extent necessary for the accomplishment of your mission.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “You are hereby assigned operational command, of the United States Armed forces assigned to the U.S. Atlantic Command, to…”
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Letter to Admiral McCormick Designating Him Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic
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