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The position of Secretary of War refers to the leader of the War Department. This agency and position was disbanded in the US in 1947, after WWII.
The most similar agency in the US is now the Department of Defense, headed by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe Secretary of War was the head of the old War Department. In 1947 the name was changed to Defense Department, and the Secretary became the Secretary of Defense.
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∙ 13y agoThe Secretary of War was changed into the Secretary of Defense.
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What is the name or the cabinet department that replaced secretary of war department?
The Secretary of Defense. Hope that this helped.
What are the four original cabinet jobs?
There is are no such positions universally. Cabinet positions are created if needed or as are politically correct or prudent.
Who was George Washington's Secretary of Defense?
George Washington had a Secretary of War, Henry Knox, instead of a Secretary of Defense.
The presidents cabinet is made up of what?
the secretary of state, secretary of war and secretary of treasury but in short words is call the executive department heads.
What are the names of George Washington's first secretary of state and the secretary of the treasury?
Washington's first Secretary of State was Thomas Jefferson. His first Secretary of Treasury was Alexander Hamilton. His first Secretary of War was Henry Knox.
Who was Robert McNamara?
US Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War.
Who was the secretary of the US during and after World War 2?
Henry L. Stimson , if you meant the Secretary of War .
Who served as us secretary of war?
Bob gates
Was Jefferson Davis secretary of war?
Heavens, no. He was Secretary of War in the administration of the 14th US president, Franklin Pierce, but not in Lincolns cabinet.
Who was the US Secretary of State in the Vietnam War?
It was Henry Kissinger.
What cabinet positions did Jefferson hold?
US Secretary of War
What US president appointed US Grant to the US secretary of war?
At the end of the US Civil War, General in Chief US Grant remained in that position. Later, President Andrew Johnson appointed US Grant to the position of secretary of war. Grant remained in that position until he was elected to the US presidency.
Who was the US secretary of state who called the fighting with Spain a splendid little war?
John Hay, The US. Ambassador To Great Britain, called it "A Splendid Little War" and then became the Secretary of State.
Who was the US's secretary of war during World War 2?
Lindley Miller Garrison was Secretary of War during World War 1. He was in office from March of 1913 to February 1916. Newton D. Baker was Secretary of War from 1916 to 1921.
Did Confederate President Jefferson Davis served as Secretary of state?
No , Davis was never the secretary of the Union navy. Davis did serve as Secretary of War in the administration of President Franklin Pierce.
What military innovation did Jefferson Davis contemplate when he was the US Secretary of War?
When Jefferson Davis had served as the US Secretary of War from 1853 to 1857. At one time he contemplated the idea of using camels for the US cavalry in the US Southeastern desert areas. He dropped the idea.
Who was the US secretary of state for the bulk World War 2?
Cordell Hull .
