Homeland Security Council

Homeland Security Council

The Homeland Security Council (HSC) is a component of the Executive Office of the President of the United States that was created by Presidential Directive in October 2001 following the September 11 attacks. The HSC is tasked with advising the President of the United States on matters related to Homeland Security.

Pronunciation

Homeland Security Council: /ˈhoʊmˌlænd sɪˈkjʊrɪti ˈkaʊnsəl/

Etymology

The term "Homeland Security" was first used in 2001 in response to the September 11 attacks. The term "Council" is derived from the Latin concilium, meaning "consultation" or "meeting".

Related Terms

• Homeland Security
• Executive Office of the President of the United States
• Presidential Directive
• September 11 attacks
• President of the United States

See Also

• National Security Council
• United States Department of Homeland Security

References

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Homeland Security Council
• Wikipedia's article - Homeland Security Council

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