President Donald Trump is pushing to rename the Department of Defense to the 'War Department,' arguing that it better reflects the mission. The historical context of the name change highlights tensions between Trump and past presidents' peace rhetoric. The U.S. military's Cabinet structure and names have evolved since the Continental Congress created the Army in 1775.
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