Eisenhower apparently believed in the domino theory, at least to some extent. He took the first steps toward US involvement in Indochina.
The president promise to defend the Constitution.
The president promise to defend the Constitution.
The French were decisively beaten by Vietnamese Soldiers at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954. Additionally, France needed to consolidate its armies to defend its more central aims in Algeria (which would eventually rise in revolution against France).
The President of the United States must swear to preserve, protect, and defend the constitution of the United States of America.
The opposite of assail (attack, malign) would be to defend, support, or champion.
The Secret Service is in charge of that.
To preserve, protect and defend.
France became involved in WWII the same day as Britain: September 3rd 1939. It joined the war because it with Britain had declared to support Poland's independence. Therefore when Germany invaded Poland, France lived up to its statement and started to fight to defend it.
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The President derives his power from the US Constitution and the people who are sworn to defend it.
The President derives his power from the US Constitution and the people who are sworn to defend it.
He promises to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.