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Why George Washington Integrated the Army
The commander-in-chief initially barred black soldiers from joining the ranks, but he came to understand the value—both moral ...
How the U.S. Army was born - and a free nation realized
On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the colonies' part-time militias with a full-time army – and ...
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Commander in Chief Is Reviled in DC Suburbs Even as the Army Is Revered in Washington
A group of about 30 people gathered at one of many Northern Virginia locations as part of the ‘No Kings Day’ nationwide ...
The Washington Post3d
Political turmoil strains the Army as it marks a milestone birthday
The turmoil has run headlong into Saturday’s “grand parade” in Washington celebrating the Army’s 250th birthday, a display of its might — replete with tanks, helicopters, bands and ...
CBS News2d
What to know about Trump's Army anniversary parade
The Army commemorated its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday — which is also President Trump's 79th birthday. The event included about 6,600 soldiers ...
Trump Military Parade Overtakes Washington, and Kindles Huge 'No Kings' Backlash
The parade was the spectacle event Trump had long wanted. It also helped sparked the largest mass opposition to him since his ...
The Army turns 250. Trump turns 79. Cue funnel cakes, festive bling, military might — and protest
WASHINGTON (AP) — There were funnel cakes, stands of festival bling and American flags aplenty. There were mighty machines of ...
Washington’s Last Military Parade Came at a Very Different Moment
Victory Parade after the first Gulf War celebrated a lopsided victory against an enemy army in the largest U.S. military ...