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The United States Department of War is established.

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United States Department of War

Former US government agency

The United States Department of War, also called the War Department, was the United States Cabinet department originally responsible for the operation and maintenance of the United States Army, also bearing responsibility for naval affairs until the establishment of the Navy…
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August 7

Day of the year

August 7 is the 219th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 146 days remain until the end of the year.
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