In the case of the United States Army, this Saturday is a very big birthday ... The Second Continental Congress established the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, ... (June 14 is Flag Day as well ...

In July 1775, General George Washington rode into Cambridge, Massachusetts, to lead an army of 16,000. These men ... Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States, the saviour of his country.” ...

Founded in 1775, one year before ... spoke about the significance of the U.S. Army flag, ... The U.S. Army celebrates its 250th Birthday on June 14 under the theme “This We’ll Defend.” ...