United States National Security Council

The United States National Security Council (NSC) is the principal forum used by the president of the United States for consideration of national security, military, and foreign policy matters. Based in the White House, it is part of the Executive Office of the President of the United States, and composed of senior national security advisors and Cabinet officials.
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Some of the key events about United States National Security Council

  • 1947
    Established to coordinate national security policy across government agencies
  • 1961
    Advised on successful resolution of the Berlin Crisis
  • 1961
    Approved the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba
  • 1962
    Played crucial role in managing the Cuban Missile Crisis
  • 1964
    Endorsed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, escalating U.S. involvement in Vietnam
  • 1969
    Oversaw the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) with the Soviet Union
  • 1969
    Authorized secret bombing campaigns in Cambodia and Laos
  • 1970
    Supported a coup attempt against Chilean President Salvador Allende
  • 1972
    Instrumental in opening diplomatic relations with China
  • 1978
    Facilitated the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel
  • 1985
    Approved the illegal Iran-Contra affair
  • 1987
    Advised on negotiations leading to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
  • 1990
    Failed to anticipate Iraq's invasion of Kuwait
  • 1991
    Coordinated U.S. response to the dissolution of the Soviet Union
  • 2001
    Led efforts to enhance homeland security after the September 11 attacks
  • 2001
    Provided flawed intelligence leading to the invasion of Iraq
  • 2003
    Endorsed the use of enhanced interrogation techniques
  • 2011
    Advised on the operation to neutralize Osama bin Laden
  • 2011
    Oversaw a drone strike program with significant civilian casualties
  • 2013
    Failed to prevent the leak of classified NSA surveillance programs

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United States National Security Council Latest news

Trump shares plans for new energy council to boost US drilling operations

Trump shares plans for new energy council to boost US drilling operations

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Trump picks ex-general for special envoy role amid new cabinet lineup

Trump picks ex-general for special envoy role amid new cabinet lineup

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Trump picks tech-savvy governor to lead new energy council - what's next?

Trump picks tech-savvy governor to lead new energy council - what's next?

Trump sets up brand-new energy policy group with North Dakotaʼs leader **Doug Burgum** at its helm. The council aims to boost US power output while cutting down rules that slow progress

Business, Politics • November 16 2024 , 06:56 AM  •  3853 views
Trump picks North Dakota governor for groundbreaking energy leadership role

Trump picks North Dakota governor for groundbreaking energy leadership role

During his transition period Trump created new energy council and picked its first leader. North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum got dual-role position to manage US energy policy

Economics, Politics • November 15 2024 , 10:17 PM  •  1349 views
Trump's unexpected picks for top government roles raise eyebrows across Washington

Trump's unexpected picks for top government roles raise eyebrows across Washington

Future administration shape becomes clearer as Trump names potential candidates for key positions. Five well-known republicans might get major roles in foreign policy and national security departments

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New Jersey picks groundbreaking candidate who brings fresh perspective to Senate

A former diplomat with international experience makes history in New Jerseyʼs Senate race. **Andy Kim** brings unique background and becomes first Korean-American to join the upper chamber

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North Korea's record-breaking missile test alarms neighbors as global events unfold

North Korea's record-breaking missile test alarms neighbors as global events unfold

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North Korea's new missile test sends shockwaves through Indo-Pacific relations

North Korea's new missile test sends shockwaves through Indo-Pacific relations

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