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...placed by law at his command, and to employ them in the manner he may deem most effectual to harrass and conquer and subdue the enemy. He may invade the...the sovereignty and authority of the United States. But his conquests do not enlarge the boundaries of the United States, nor extend the operations of...

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...President by the declaration of war. His duty and his power are purely military. ) As commander-in-chief, he is authorized to direct the movements of the naval...the sovereignty and authority of the United States. But his conquests do not enlarge the boundaries of this Union, nor extend the operation of our institutions...

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...placed by law at his command, and to employ them in the manner he may deem most effectual to harass, conquer and subdue the enemy. He may invade the hostile...the sovereignty and authority of the United States. But his conquests do not enlarge the boundaries of the Union, nor extend the operation of our institutions...

...defining the war powers of the President. In one case Chief Justice Taney said : "As commander-in-chief he is authorized to direct the movements of the naval...the sovereignty and authority of the United States." * Military orders issued under President Polk in the case of the accession of California, were upheld...

...employ them in the manner he may deem most effectual to harass and conquer and subdue the enemy. J He may invade the hostile country, and subject it...the sovereignty and authority of the United States." * Military orders issued under President Polk in the case of the accession of California, were upheld...

...conferred upon the President by the declaration of war. His duty and his power are purely military. As commander in chief he is authorized to direct the...the sovereignty and authority of the United States. Hut his con'juests do not enhrge th>boundaries of thii Union, nor extend the operation of our institution*...