Yeah, why exactly would Obama classify this document, especially the fact that it doesn't seem very relevant some 50 years on (during Obama's term anyway), or is it?
I wondered what the significance of that was myself.
I wasn't sure if it was just to show how broad-reaching Obama's Executive Order 13526 actually was.
Found this on the CIA's Reading Room website and that was my initial conclusion-
Classification Categories Executive Order 13526
Similar to the disclosure and access laws such as the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act, the CIA under the EO must withhold specific categories of information in order to protect the national security of the United States. Among the classification categories in the EO, the most relevant to the CIA are:
1.5 (b): foreign government information.
1.5 (c): intelligence activities (including special activities), intelligence sources or methods, or cryptology.
1.5 (d): foreign relations or foreign activities of the United States, including confidential sources.
Other classification categories protect military plans, weapons systems, or operations; scientific, technological, or economic matters; nuclear materials or facilities; and systems, installations, or projects relating to US national security.
However, I do find it fascinating what u/HaroldHolt shared about 1956 being the year "As The World Turns" premiered. Makes me think that had something to do with the choice of the document chosen to reveal that. There may be a deeper meaning to the Earth Satellite Program or the date of the document might just be an easter egg. Kek.
Here's a link to the Executive Order along with the first bit-
Exec. Order No. 13526,
75 Fed. Reg. 707 (as corrected)
Classified National Security Information
December 29, 2009
This order prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information, including information relating to defense against transnational terrorism. Our democratic principles require that the American people be informed of the activities of their Government. Also, our Nation's progress depends on the free flow of information both within the Government and to the American people. Nevertheless, throughout our history, the national defense has required that certain information be maintained in confidence in order to protect our citizens, our democratic institutions, our homeland security, and our interactions with foreign nations. Protecting information critical to our Nation's security and demonstrating our commitment to open Government through accurate and accountable application of classification standards and routine, secure, and effective declassification are equally important priorities.
Yeah, why exactly would Obama classify this document, especially the fact that it doesn't seem very relevant some 50 years on (during Obama's term anyway), or is it?
I wondered what the significance of that was myself.
I wasn't sure if it was just to show how broad-reaching Obama's Executive Order 13526 actually was.
Found this on the CIA's Reading Room website and that was my initial conclusion-
https://archive.ph/CBJDO
However, I do find it fascinating what u/HaroldHolt shared about 1956 being the year "As The World Turns" premiered. Makes me think that had something to do with the choice of the document chosen to reveal that. There may be a deeper meaning to the Earth Satellite Program or the date of the document might just be an easter egg. Kek.
Here's a link to the Executive Order along with the first bit-
Exec. Order No. 13526,
75 Fed. Reg. 707 (as corrected)
Classified National Security Information
December 29, 2009
This order prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security information, including information relating to defense against transnational terrorism. Our democratic principles require that the American people be informed of the activities of their Government. Also, our Nation's progress depends on the free flow of information both within the Government and to the American people. Nevertheless, throughout our history, the national defense has required that certain information be maintained in confidence in order to protect our citizens, our democratic institutions, our homeland security, and our interactions with foreign nations. Protecting information critical to our Nation's security and demonstrating our commitment to open Government through accurate and accountable application of classification standards and routine, secure, and effective declassification are equally important priorities.
https://h2o.law.harvard.edu/collages/44146