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Washington DC expression: the briefcase carried by a military officer containing the launch codes to America's nuclear arsenal. Follows the President everywhere.

The person carrying the football is usually a field grade officer, generally a major or lieutenant commander.

Contrary to myth the football is not handcuffed to the carrier.


Dictionary of american slang with examples. .

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