1949

#OTD in 1949: The position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was established.

Learn how the Chairman's role has evolved over time as principal military advisor to the President and senior ranking member in the @deptofdefense: https://t.co/CaSSsgkVIK #KnowYourMil pic.twitter.com/1ENnqVvr1E

— The Joint Staff (@thejointstaff) August 10, 2018