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National Security Council


The National Security Council is the President's principle forum for considering national security and foreign policy matters with his senior national security advisors and cabinet officials. Since its inception under President Truman, the function of the Council has been to advise and assist the President on national security and foreign policies. The Council also serves as the President's principle arm for coordinating these policies among various government agencies.

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  1. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
  2. UNITED STATES

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