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To: mainepatsfan

I'm not sure, but it was definitely well after WWII.

I'm wondering how long the position of head of the Joint Chiefs has existed.

16 posted on 04/20/2005 10:37:28 AM PDT by wideawake (God bless our brave soldiers and their Commander in Chief)

To: wideawake

I believe it officially came into being after WWII as part of the National Security Act in 1947.

26 posted on 04/20/2005 10:48:10 AM PDT by mainepatsfan

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