Historical Events tagged with "joint"
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Politics & Government
Congress Establishes Joint Committee on War Conduct
December 9th, 1861 163 years ago
The U.S. Congress established the Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War to investigate military operations during the American Civil War. Comprised of both Senate and House members, the committee was formed in response to setbacks in early Union military campaigns. Their primary goal was to ensure effective military leadership and accountability, amid growing public concerns about the war's progress.
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