Answer: The Catholic Church offered all of the following to their congregation except money
Red: The color of blood and, therefore, of martyrdom. Worn on the feasts of martyrs as well as Palm Sunday, Pentecost, Good Friday and celebrations of Jesus Christ's passion.
Basically, before 1973, the president had more power over the military and had more freedom to command the military as the president wished. This was seen in Vietnam which turned out to be a disaster. It was decided to limit the president's military power, and he would need the consent of congress to whatever operation he planned to do.
summary: limit president's military power