June 14, 2008

Flag Day and the anniversary of the establishment of the US Army

In 1916, Woodrow Wilson declared June 14th the first Flag Day, it became National Flag Day in 1949 after Congressional approval,

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On June 14, 1775, The Continental Army was established, and fought for our nation's independence.  On June 14, 1784, the Continental Army was dissolved, and the US Army established.

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