A formal declaration of war.
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As commander in chief of the armed forces
Commander-in-chief commander in chief of the armed forces.
President Truman demobilized the armed forces in the hope to unite the Democrats. He wanted to give civil rights to minorities without alienating segregationists.
Yes, the president is commander-in-chief of the military in the United States.
The president can only send troops out for 60 days without Congress approval, then Congress has to agree and declare war or extend his time.