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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The military is subordinate to its civilian commander in chief, and as chairman of the Joint Chiefs, he has no direct command of battlefield forces.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

But Ms. Rodríguez emerged unscathed and was immediately promoted, making her commander in chief of Venezuela’s armed forces and security forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

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

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama