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Earliest cabinet departments
A little after George Washington was elected The departments of State, War, and Treasury were founded. Also the attorney generals office was founded. -
Myers v. United States
The Supreme Court clarified that a president doesn’t require congressional approval to fire a cabinet member. -
Reorganization Act
Congress passed the Reorganization Act, which created the Executive Office of the President -
Obama invokes executive privilege
Obama invoked executive privilege when his attorney general refused to turn over documents to congress.