How did the United States’ Army begin? The U.S. Army was born from America’s 19 April 1775 Revolutionary War. To read more about the first skirmishes please click here. Previously known as the Army of Observation, groups of armed Patriots held the British troops in Boston. From their advances, the United Colonies Delegates drafted formal documents for the creation and development of what would become  a world renowned military force, led by George Washington. The Congress transformed a local rebellion into a war for independence when it established the Continental Army.

“The delegates of the United Colonies … reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, conduct, and fidelity” of George Washington. Our first President was also the first Commander of all the Continental forces.

Facts About the United States Army

• The Army is older than the country
• The Army pioneered modern guerilla warfare
• George Washington chose the Army’s dress colors
• There have only been five-star generals in the Army
• The Army tested chemical agents on the United States
• The Air Force was part of the Army until 1946
• The Army has a special unit of Skeptics
• A third of Union Army soldiers were immigrants
• The first submarine was used by the Army in the Revolutionary War
• The Ranger Slogan Was Created During the Normandy Invasion
• Coca-Cola Had Engineers in the Army in WWII
• The Army Employs Over 1 Million Personnel

To read the complete list of Army facts, please click here. If you are interested in finding out more about American Legion Post 2001, then please email alpost2001@gmail.com. We are accepting new members!

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