History A-Level
The growth of presidential power in wartime
What The growth of presidential power in wartime means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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The expansion of presidential war powers, shown in Korea by Truman's dismissal of MacArthur and the precedent for undeclared war, and challenged after Vietnam by the War Powers Act.
Topics that use The growth of presidential power in wartime
- The changing political environment, 1917–80 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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