This case remains a major example of checks and balances in action.
This case remains a major example of checks and balances in action.
The Court’s ruling forced Truman to return control of the mills.
Even though Congress didn’t pass a law to overturn the EO...
The Court’s ruling forced Truman to return control of the mills.
Even though Congress didn’t pass a law to overturn the EO...
Congress did not pass specific legislation to override it, but members voiced strong opposition, weakening public support.
Congress did not pass specific legislation to override it, but members voiced strong opposition, weakening public support.
In April, 1952: Pres. Truman bypassed Congress to issue an EO seizing control of steel mills to prevent a strike he thought would harm the Korean war effort.
In April, 1952: Pres. Truman bypassed Congress to issue an EO seizing control of steel mills to prevent a strike he thought would harm the Korean war effort.