The secretary of the Navy is a statutory officer and the head of the Department of the Navy, a military department within the United States Department of Defense. On April 22, 2026, Hung Cao became ac
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The first page of the engrossed Act.
The last page of the engrossed Act. Signed by House Speaker Joseph Martin, Senate President pro tempore Arthur Vandenberg, and President Truman.
President Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947 on board this VC-54C Presidential transport, the first aircraft used for the role of Air Force One.
President Truman signs the National Security Act Amendment of 1949. Secretary of Defense Louis A. Johnson leans over the desk. Behind him is Admiral Louis Denfeld, General Omar N. Bradley, and General Hoyt Vandenberg.