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How Many Times Has the U.S. Formally Declared War and When Was the Last Time? You Might Be Surprised.

How Many Times Has the U.S. Formally Declared War and When Was the Last Time? You Might Be Surprised.

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Oct 02, 2024
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How Many Times Has the U.S. Formally Declared War and When Was the Last Time? You Might Be Surprised.
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Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress holds the exclusive power to declare war, as outlined in Article I, Section 8. This formal declaration is a significant constitutional process, requiring a majority vote from both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Once passed, the president, as commander-in-chief, is authorized to wage war, with the government mobilizing its resources for the conflict.

How many times has the United States formally declared war as per the Constitution? And how many more times has it found work arounds to engage militarily bypassing the law of the land?

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