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Who is the US secretary of war?

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.


Which office from the first cabinet most likely became the position known today as the secretary of defense?

The Secretary of War is now the Secretary of Defense.


Who was the Secretery of War in 2007?

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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 is the US secretary of war now?

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When Lincoln died who said now he belongs to the ages?

Secretary of War Edwin Stanton.


Who was the last secretary of war?

The most recent Secretary of Defense of the United States is Chuck Hagel. He was sworn in as the 24th Secretary of Defense on February 27, 2013.


What was US Secretary of State initially called?

What in the United States is now called the Secretary of State earlier in US history was called the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. In a way the latter title fits better with the duties of this office. The newer title of Secretary of State is not self translating into its most important function.


What is the second name of the Vietnam war?

The veterans abbreviated it to "Nam. " And it was derisively called "McNamara's War" after Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. Another Answer: To the Vietnamese it was called the "American War".


Who is currently secretary of war?

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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 is the name of the cabinet department that replaced secretary of war department?

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