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purple_haze

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Thu Jun 19, 2025, 08:03 PM
Jun 19

The Korean War (1950-1953): President Truman deployed US forces to Korea without seeking a declaration of war, arguing that it was a “police action” under the auspices of the United Nations.
The Vietnam War (1964-1973): While Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, granting President Johnson broad authority to use military force in Southeast Asia, a formal declaration of war was never issued.
The 1999 Kosovo War: President Clinton initiated military intervention in Kosovo without congressional authorization, arguing that it was necessary to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
The 2011 Libyan Intervention: President Obama authorized military action in Libya as part of a NATO-led coalition, again without seeking congressional approval. He argued that the intervention was a limited operation and did not constitute “hostilities” under the WPR.

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