Old Glory & the U.S. Army

Dear Hearts,

June 14th is the 243rd anniversary of the United States Flag and the 245th birthday of our much-loved United States Army.

Old Glory

The resolution adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 following the report of a special committee which had been assigned to suggest the flag’s design states:

"That the flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white in a blue field, representing the new constellation."
The Star Spangled Banner that flew over Fort McHenry and inspired Francis Scott Key's song is on display at the Museum of American History in Washington D.C. and is impressive to see in real life. Click here for details of that flag.

U.S. Army

The U.S. Army’s honorable lineage dates back to June 14, 1775. Today, 245 years later, we observe our Army’s values and patriotism, our legacy of service and making a difference in our communities, and the sacrifices we have made. We encourage all members of the Army family to participate in the virtual events that are taking place to pay tribute to America and commemorate the 245th anniversary of the U. S. Army’s establishment. Please join us live on Facebook June 14, 2020, at 7 p.m. for, “The Army at 245: A Tribute to America.”--www.history.army.mil

Click here for more information about the origins of the U.S. Army.

God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.

Love, Patty