Department of Homeland Security
By Alex and Zach
When and who started the Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security was founded September 22, 2001 by President George W. Bush.
Who Works for the Department of Homeland Security
Secretary Jeh Johnson
He was sworn in Dec 23, 2013. Before he joined DHS he was General Counsel for the Department of Defense.
Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
He manages the EB-5 Visa Program. He was sworn in on Dec 23, 2013.
Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske
He oversees the dual U.S. customs and border protection.
The Department of Homeland Security does...
Largely focused on terrorism, border security, customs, and emergency management.