The commander-in-chief initially barred black soldiers from joining the ranks, but he came to understand the value—both moral ...

When the Continental Army formed 250 years ago at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, George Washington was appointed its ...

The first true commander-in-chief of the armed forces to lead the Revolutionary War was not, as many believe, George ...

Mount Vernon celebrates the 250th anniversary of Washington taking command with events and historical demonstrations on June ...

It happened 250 years ago this very week… “I do not think myself equal to the Command I am honored with.”  It was with these ...

It's the U.S. Army's birthday. Originally created as a small force, its soldiers have played a major role in the U.S.'s ...

The Army commemorated its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, which is also ...

Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Second Continental Congress appointed George Washington to be commander in chief of the newly formed American army. Never before had a war been fought for the ...

On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the colonies' part-time militias with a full-time army – and ...

From the beginning of the American experiment, one of its animating principles has been limited government overseen by ...

July 1: Cherokee attack the southern frontier. July 4: Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence. It’s worth noting that two other branches of the military will turn 250 this year as well. The ...