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Executive Order 13526, issued by President Barack Obama on December 29, 2009, established a comprehensive framework for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information. This order was crucial in ensuring that our democratic principles are upheld by informing the American people about their government’s activities while also safeguarding critical information related to national defense and security12.
Under this executive order, Vice President Joe Biden, during his time in office, had the authority to classify and declassify documents2. The order aimed to strike a balance between transparency and security, emphasizing the importance of accurate classification standards and effective declassification processes1.
Additionally, the establishment of the National Declassification Center within the National Archives facilitated the review and release of historically significant older records3. It was a significant step toward reducing over-classification and promoting timely access to formerly classified materials for the public4.