War Secretary (Noun)
Meaning
Head of a former executive department; combined with the Navy Secretary to form the Defense Secretary in 1947.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The War Secretary was responsible for overseeing the nation's land-based military forces prior to 1947.
- Henry Stimson served as the Secretary of War from 1940 to 1945, playing a key role in the country's war effort.
- The position of War Secretary was abolished when the Department of War was combined with the Department of the Navy to form the Department of Defense.
- The War Secretary worked closely with the President and Congress to shape the nation's military policy and budget.
- The War Secretary was a key member of the President's cabinet, providing guidance on military matters and overseeing the country's defense strategy.