What’s in a name? The Department of Defense becomes the Department of War

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to revert to its old title of ...
The Daily Record (Maryland)

The War of 1812 and the Battle of Baltimore: A history lesson

The War of 1812 is an often overlooked war in comparison to other conflicts in American history, but it was still an important one with numerous causes. The war, fought between the United States and ...
The Gazette

Eastern Iowa residents rediscover family while honoring veteran of War of 1812

Decedents of War of 1812 veteran Tyler Keyes, Dean Bailey of Marion, left, Dee Bailey of Cresco, middle, and Scott Bailey of Cedar Rapids, stand together for a photo at his new headstone at the Center ...
The White House

RESTORING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF WAR

Section 1. Purpose. 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 ...