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apellegrino14 — 2025-05-12 00:20:46 UTC

Choose a significant executive order from U.S. history
Research the following about your chosen executive order:
- When it was issued and by which president
- The historical context and reason for the order
- The immediate and long-term impacts
- Any controversy or debate surrounding it
- Your opinion: Was this a good use of presidential power?
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Inspection of Tax Returns by Special Committee to Investigate Foreign and Domestic, Ocean and Air Mail Contracts, United States Senate

2025-05-12 14:51:25 UTC

it was for the President to regulate the use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Executive order 13768

2025-05-12 14:53:11 UTC

Executive order 13768 is an order by the United States president, Donald J. Trump, and issues enforcement of interior security of the United States. This is because of several immigrants illegally passing through the United States border. Tens of thousands of removable immigrants have been released into communities across the country, solely because their home countries denied their repatriation. The order is to ensure the faithful execution of the immigration laws of the United States. But, the federal government has failed to discharge this basic sovereign responsibility, which means they cannot faithfully execute immigration laws of the United States. I think this is a good use of presidential power, because it ensures the safety of United States citizens.

Executive Order 6095-- Veterans Regulation No.7

2025-05-12 14:55:10 UTC

The Executive Order--Veterans Regulation No.7 is about the eligibility of veterans for medical care. It addressed the criteria for veterans of any war to receive medical assistance. Executive Order 6095 No. 7, which focuses on election integrity, has faced significant controversy and legal challenges. It has been criticized for potentially infringing on state authority over elections, consolidating power within the executive branch, and raising concerns about voter disenfranchisement. I think that it has it's ups and downs at times and while others believe that this order is bad or good I don't know how to completely feel about it because I don't fully understand it's meaning or purpose.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

2025-05-12 14:58:34 UTC

the purpose of this executive order was to open more opportunities for people of color and for there to be quality education. this was ordered by george Bush to inshore everyone had an equal education. the context behind this decision was to in large the capacity of historcally black collages and to inress there involvement in federal sponcered programs. in my opinion I feel like this was a great move.

Designation of Certain Officers to Act as Secretary of the Treasury

2025-05-12 14:58:59 UTC

The purpose of this order was because, in case of death, resignation, absence, sickness of the Secretary of the Treasury and the Under Secretary of the Treasury the following officers of the Treasury Department shall, in the order of succession indicated, act as Secretary of the Treasury until a successor is appointed or until the absence or sickness of the incumbent shall cease.

Further Providing for the Administration of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended

2025-05-13 13:25:43 UTC

This order specifically designates the director of defense mobilization as the administrator ensuring the continued effectiveness of the defense production acts provision

Executive Order 9637

2025-05-13 13:28:12 UTC

-Executive Order 9637 (Truman) is when a person was awarded during the wartime efforts. It was to acknowledge those who helped significantly in WWII without being in the military.

-It is only just a medal to honor civilians who participated in the war without being a soldier; would only impact those who earned it.

-No controversy/debate

-This wasn't really involved in anything too major, it was only for a reward and medal for those who helped in war times without enlisting into the military. If I really had to give my thoughts about the use of it, I'd say it's a pretty cool thing to have and it's a slightly good thing to create using the presidential power.

2025-05-13 13:28:48 UTC

what this did was take previously public lands in New Mexico and make them private yet again and other lands in pending to stay a public space or if they will all be private

Executive order 10914 - Providing for an expanded program of food distribution to needy families

2025-05-13 13:30:32 UTC

One of the most important and urgent problem in that time was having a positive food and nutrition program for all of the United States and as it was needed for additional food to fulfill the diets of needy people in areas where most people are unemployed. There were almost 7 million people receiving some form of public assistance , out of those 7 million, 4.5 million people are unemployed and usually can't access food in the food distribution . The amount of food is being limited, where as though its not enough. John F. Kennedy being president, made the executive order that the secretary of agriculture should take immediate steps to expand and improve the program of food distribution throughout the United States , utilizing funds and existing statutory, to make food available to needy families with no employment.

Restoring Certain Reserved Lands in Hawaii Withdrawn for Kahuaiki [Fort Shafter] Military Reservation to Territory of Hawaii Government

2025-05-13 13:32:51 UTC

The purpose of this order was because, Pursuant to Section 91 of the Act of Congress, approved April 30, 1900, entitled "An Act to Provide a Government for the Territory of Hawaii" (31 Stat. 141), as amended by Section 7 of Chapter 258 of the Act of Congress, approved May 27, 1910 (36 Stat. 443), the following described parcels of land, situate at Kahauiki, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii, are hereby restored to their previous status for the use of the Territory of Hawaii for road purposes

Executive order 10925

2025-05-13 13:33:36 UTC

Executive Order 10925 was signed by President John F. Kennedy on March 6, 1961. It established the Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity within the Executive Office of the President. The primary purpose of this order was to promote fair employment practices and prohibit discrimination in federal employment based on race, creed, color, or national origin. It marked a significant step toward the federal government's efforts to combat workplace discrimination and promote equal opportunity.It was issued by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 amid growing civil rights activism and a national push to combat workplace discrimination. At the time, many minorities, particularly African Americans, faced systemic barriers to fair employment opportunities, even within federal agencies and government contractors. The order aimed to promote equal employment practices by establishing the Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, which was tasked with overseeing compliance and promoting non-discriminatory policies across federal operations. This move signified the federal government’s commitment to civil rights and set a precedent for future efforts to ensure workplace equality, reflecting both social progress and leadership in addressing racial injustice.Immediately, it encouraged organizations to adopt fair hiring practices and raised awareness about workplace inequality. Over time, it laid the groundwork for civil rights laws and the development of affirmative action programs, helping to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace and shaping future efforts to address systemic discrimination.Yes Executive Order 10925 had controversy over the years. critics have argued that it could lead to reverse discrimination and unfairly disadvantage qualified individuals from majority groups. Some also viewed it as government overreach into private employment practices. Debates continue about whether affirmative action promotes true equality or perpetuates division, making it a contentious issue in discussions on civil rights and employment policies. Yes I think it was a good use of presidential power because before there use to be a lot of people that discriminate people from a different skin color or race o just how they live or do so yes I think it was a good use of presidential power

Executive Order 11997—Withholding of Income or Employment Taxes by Federal Agencies

2025-05-13 13:38:58 UTC

By virtue of the authority vested in me by Sections 5516, 5517 and 5520 of Title 5 of the United States Code, and Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code, and as President of the United States of America, in order to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the withholding of county income or employment taxes as authorized by Section 5520 of Title 5 of the United States Code as amended by Section 408 of Public Law 95-30, as well as to provide for the withholding of District of Columbia, State and city income or employment taxes, it is hereby ordered as follows:

SECTION 1. Whenever the Secretary of the Treasury enters into an agreement pursuant to Sections 5516, 5517 or 5520 of Title 5 of the United States Code, with the District of Columbia, a State, a city or a county, as the case may be, with regard to the withholding, by an agency of the United States, hereinafter referred to as an agency, of income or employment taxes from the pay of Federal employees or members of the Armed Forces, the Secretary of the Treasury shall ensure that each agreement is consistent with those sections and regulations, including this Order, issued thereunder.

SEC. 2. Each agreement shall provide (a) when tax withholding shall begin, (b) that the head of an agency may rely on the withholding certificate of an employee or a member of the Armed Forces in withholding taxes, (c) that the method for calculating the amount to be withheld for District of Columbia, State, city or county income or employment taxes shall produce approximately the tax required to be withheld by the District of Columbia or State law, or city or county ordinance, whichever is applicable, and (d) that procedures for the withholding, filing of returns, and payment of the withheld taxes to the District of Columbia, a State, a city or a county shall conform to the usual fiscal practices of agencies. Any agreement affecting members of the Armed Forces shall also provide that the head of an agency may rely on the certificate of legal residence of a member of the Armed Forces in determining his or her residence for tax withholding purposes. No agreement shall require the collection by an agency of delinquent tax liabilities of an employee or a member of the Armed Forces.

SEC. 3. The head of each agency shall designate, or provide for the designation of, the officers or employees whose duty it shall be to withhold taxes, file required returns, and direct payment of the taxes withheld, in accordance with this Order, any regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, and the new applicable agreement.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to prescribe additional regulations to implement Sections 5516, 5517 and 5520 of Title 5 of the United States Code, and this Order.

SEC. 5. Executive Order No. 11968 of January 31, 1977, is hereby revoked. However, all actions heretofore taken by the President or his delegates in respect of the matters affected by this Order and in force at the time of the issuance of this Order, including any regulations prescribed or approved by the President or his delegates in respect of such matters and any existing agreements approved by his delegates, shall, except as they may be inconsistent with the provisions of this Order, remain in effect until amended, modified, or revoked pursuant to the authority conferred by this Order, unless sooner terminated by operation of law.

Executive Order 13767 Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements

2025-05-14 12:09:02 UTC

On January 25, 2017 Trump used the authority vested in him as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act and federal immigration law. They are identified as a threat because they have not been identified or inspected by federal immigration officials to determine their admissibility to the United States. Those who enter illegally include those seeking to harm Americans through terrorist acts or criminal conduct. Transnational criminal organizations operate sophisticated drug and human trafficking networks and smuggling operations on both sides of the southern border, leading to a negligible increase in violent crime and deaths in the United States due to dangerous drugs. This makes it clear that continued illegal immigration poses a clear and present danger to the interests of the United States.

my opinion is that he made a good decision because the authorities wont be able to identify a person how have no identification so it will be hard for to stop that person of commit crimes.