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Korean War Navy Battles Veterans' Contributions Naval Battles Commemoration National Security Act of 1947 Cold War Department of War to Department of Defense Pearl Harbor Department of War

White House Authorizes 'Department of War' Branding as Legal Name Remains Department of Defense

An executive order permits use of the historic title, with any permanent rename requiring an act of Congress.

Trump Sets Oval Office Announcement on Pentagon, Pushes Return to 'Department of War'