When was the last time the U.S. Congress formally declared war?

SummersTimes: Public Policy Analysis from Scott Summers

Under Article I, section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, Congress is delegated the authority to declare war.

When was the last time it formally did so?

A. World War II - Japan (December 8, 1941)

B. World War II - Germany & Italy (December 11, 1941)

C. Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania (August 5, 1942)

D, The Korean War (June 25, 1950)

E. The Gulf War (Iraq, January 7, 1991)

Surprise! The correct answer is C.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Declaration_of_war_by_the_United_States

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