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Why Truman changed the ‘War Department' to the ‘Department of Defense'

During a White House press event on Aug. 25, President Donald Trump remarked that the Department of Defense name "didn't sound good" to him. "Department of Defense, I don't want to be defense only," ...
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Renaming The Department Of Defense To The ‘Department Of War’: Power Play Or Subtle Messaging?

In a move that was previewed in recent days by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order today proposing to rename the Department of Defense the ...
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Trump signs order to recreate Department of War

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday, renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War—a title last used in 1947. Trump said the rebrand will send a message to America ...