War Department

noun

, U.S. History.

1. the department of the federal government that, from 1789 until 1947, was responsible for defense and the military establishment: in 1947 it became the Department of the Army, which became part of the Department of Defense when it was established in 1949.

Example Sentences

There was no such fudging when the War Department finally released the film, in 1945.

From The Daily Beast

Bill Kristol might accept the job if the Department of Defense returns to its old and glorious name, the War Department.

From The Daily Beast

It informed its readers that the War Department had taken up the matter and had promised to give satisfaction.

From Project Gutenberg

Neither the public, the politician, nor the War Department would consent to his going into winter quarters.

From Project Gutenberg

Four days later the Army boys received long official envelopes from the War Department.

From Project Gutenberg

I do not believe the American War Department makes any secret of the forts.

From Project Gutenberg

The work was done under authority of the War Department of the general government.

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