by Christian Southards | Nov 13, 2023
The U.S. Marine Corps celebrates its birthday every November 10 in honor of the founding of the Continental Marines. THE FOUNDING OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS In 1775, America’s first amphibious infantry force was created to harass British naval forces during the...
by Christian Southards | Jul 3, 2023
Independence Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, voicing the 13 American Colonies’ desire to secede from British rule during the American Revolutionary War. Prelude to July 4, 1776 Most American colonists celebrated their...
by Christian Southards | Jun 14, 2022
The U.S. Army is America’s oldest, national military institution and celebrates its birthday every June 14. The Founding of the U.S. Army April 19, 1775: The American Revolution Begins at Lexington and Concord The U.S. Army is the spiritual successor of the...
by Christian Southards | Jun 14, 2022
Flag Day honors the adoption of the Stars and Stripes on June 14, 1777, as the official flag of the United States. However, Flag Day was not established as an observed holiday until 1949. The History of Flag Day Flag Day was first created in the early years of the...
