United States Marine Corps: 250th Birthday
Like the United States Army and Navy, the Marine Corps celebrates its 250th birthday this year. We honor the 250 year history of the Marine Corps.
Category: American Revolution
U. S. Army: Happy 250th Birthday!
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.
Flag Day: June 14
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
Lexington Alarm: Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
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
American Semiquincentennial: 250 Years of Independence
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.
