In 1775, the Continental Congress established the Army as the first U.S. military service. In 1777, the Stars and Stripes ...

The parade marks the 250th anniversary of when the Continental Congress voted to create the Continental Army. It also happens ...

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

The United States Army celebrated its 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, although stating that the “U.S. Army” is 250 years old is more complicated. The First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia ...

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

On Saturday, June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress authorized the creation of the Continental Army, signifying the birth of the U.S. Army. This would mark America’s first national institution ...

The "No Kings National Day of Mobilizations" is scheduled to take place nationwide Saturday, June 14, with hundreds planned ...

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 ...

The Continental Congress voted to create the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, nearly two months after the battle of Lexington and Concord ignited the American Revolution. George Washington was ...

Two years earlier on July 14, 1775 the Continental Congress voted to create the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, nearly two months after the battle of Lexington and Concord ignited the American ...

Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1776, which is the day the Continental Congress agreed on what the nation’s flag would look like. ... "According to U.S. Army history reports, on June 14, 1775, ...

Two years earlier on July 14, 1775 the Continental Congress voted to create the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, nearly two months after the battle of Lexington and Concord ignited the American ...