Executive Order 12356Revoked

National Security Information

Ronald Reagan

April 2, 1982

47 FR 14874

This executive order has been revoked

EO 12958 (Clinton)

Summary

Established a system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information. Expanded the scope of information eligible for classification compared to the Carter-era order it replaced.

Topics

classificationnational securitygovernment transparency

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