Bent’s Old Fort commemorates the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, Flag Day - Bent County Democrat

La Porte County Stories: Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday!

The “America 250” Semi-Quincentennial Celebration will officially begin across the nation on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Bent’s Old Fort commemorates the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, Flag Day - Bent County Democrat

National Park Service Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site announced a special program hosted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, June 14. This… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

The U.S. Army, Flag Day and Rick Monday

On June 14, we will celebrate two historic occasions: the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, established by the Second Continental Congress in 1775; and the anniversary of the adoption of the “Flag of the United States” by the Congress…

Celebrating 250th anniversary of U.S. Army, Flag Day on Sunday, June 14 - The Tryon Daily Bulletin

On June 14, 2025, the United States Army celebrates its 250th anniversary. Today’s U.S. Army grew from the roots of the Continental Army, established by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1775.  The Army flag introduces the story of “This we’ll defend,” which is pictured near the top of the flag on a ribbon in a rattlesnake’s mouth. The Continental Army, as did many Colonial Americans, knew their rights as British subjects were being tr…