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MichMan

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1. The last time war was formally declared by Congress was June 1942

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Fri Mar 27, 2026, 11:18 PM

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against Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary. In other conflicts, short of being designated as war, Congress has authorized military actions with resolutions, while in others it hasn't.

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