Executive Order 14347: Restoring the United States Department of War

Executive Order 14347 directs that the U.S. Department of Defense may once again be referred to as the “Department of War,” reviving its original 18th-century name. The order allows senior officials to use secondary “War” titles in formal and ceremonial settings while keeping current legal designations intact. It calls for reports on offices adopting the term and outlines steps for a potential statutory renaming. The move emphasizes historical tradition and a focus on readiness to defend U.S. interests.