Executive Order 11652

Citation
The White House, Executive Order 11652: Classification and Declassification of National Security Information and Material, 37 Fed. Reg 5209 (Mar. 8, 1972) (full-text).

Overview
This Executive Order identifies the information to the protected, prescribes classification, downgrading, declassification and safeguarding procedures to be followed, and establishes a monitoring system to ensure its effectiveness.