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James M. Jeffords: Additionally, Congress made significant changes in the Department of Defense in 1949. Thus, the thoughtful and…

On the recordSeptember 13, 2002
Additionally, Congress made significant changes in the Department of Defense in 1949. Thus, the thoughtful and deliberate process to create an effective Department of Defense did not happen in a summer, a year, or even one session of Congress.
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James M. Jeffords

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Discussing the historical development of the Department of Defense.

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