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Trump Orders Pentagon to Revive ‘Department of War' Name. US President Donald Trump is reviving a historic title for America's military leadership. On 5 September, he signs an executive order directing the Pentagon to use "Department of War" as a secondary name, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also referred to as "Secretary of War." The War Department was first created in 1789 and lasted until 1947, when it became the Department of Defense. Trump argues the older name projects "strength and resolve," compared to a focus on defense alone. Congress would need to pass legislation to make the change permanent, but the order pushes the Pentagon to prepare for a full rebrand — something experts warn could cost billions of dollars. The move reflects Trump's effort to reframe the military around "warfighting" and "warrior ethos," while criticizing what he calls "woke ideology" in defense policy. It comes as China showcases new weapons in a high-profile military parade.
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