Policy, History, and Philosophy
As part of our focus on celebrating the semiquincentennial of American Independence, we focus today on the birth of the United States Army. Like the Navy and Marine Corps, the U. S. Army is older than American Independence.
On June 14, we celebrate Flag Day. Community organizations, such as veterans groups, may sponsor writing contests to commemorate the day. Many Americans hoist the national colors on the day, and some may use the time around then for remembrances of the
In April, 1775, the British Army launched an effort to confiscate Colonial arms in Concord, Massachusetts. On the way, at the town of Lexington, they encountered a company of colonial militia on the town green. A shot was fired, leading to a
July 4, 2026, is the Declaration of Independence Semiquincentennial. It represents the 250th birthday of the nation. We seek to celebrate the revolutionary period leading up to the Declaration, beginning with the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
Boston, a vital port city within the Massachusetts Bay, stood as a testament to colonial ambition and burgeoning self-governance. It was one of the three major colonial cities, with New York and Philadelphia. The Boston Massacre in 1770 helped fuel the flames
