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National Emergency Powers Tied to Truman 1950 Proclamation
President Johnson questions U.S. powers under a long standing national emergency, citing Truman's 1950 proclamation as the basis for Vietnam war authority. The piece outlines how the Tonkin resolution and other laws enable wartime actions, and notes potential need for new powers for contingencies following the Pueblo incident.
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