commander in chief

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“Let’s let the commander in chief lead,” Columbia Spectator, Jan. 28, 1987.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

It informed his conduct as commander in chief of the Continental Army and defined his quest for national unity as president of the United States.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

"Ultimately, the timeline will be dictated by the commander in chief," she told journalists.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

LeMay, wrote journalist Richard Reeves in “President Kennedy: Profile of Power,” told his commander in chief he didn’t need Kennedy’s gratitude.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Despite his pain, he was trying to stand up and salute the wife of his commander in chief.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama