Austin Kocher, PhD 🌎The Department of Homeland Security began operations on this day in 2003. DHS was created by the Homeland Security Act in 2002 in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.
T. T. Perry@austinkocher let's dismantle it together!
Scott Shuchart@austinkocher #actually DHS was created in 2002 when republicans, having initially rejected doing a new department, reversed course when they saw an electoral opportunity against war hero senator Mac Cleland. It continues to reflect that level of wisdom and reasoned plan.