Executive Order 14347: Restoring the United States Department of War

What the order contains

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• Sec. 1. Purpose
• Sec. 2. Implementation
• Sec. 3. General Provisions

Section 1, quoted from the order

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On August 7, 1789, 236 years ago, President George Washington signed into law a bill establishing the United States Department of War to oversee the operation and maintenance of military and naval affairs. It was under this name that the Department of War, along with the later formed Department of the Navy, won the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II, inspiring awe and confidence in our Nation's military, and ensuring freedom and prosperity for all Americans. The Founders chose this name to signal our strength and resolve to the world. The name ``Department of War,'' more than the current ``Department of Defense,'' ensures peace through strength, as it demonstrates our ability and willingness to fight and win wars on behalf of our Nation at a moment's notice, not just to defend. […]