Happy 236th Birthday to the U.S. Army

Mackenzie Eaglen / June 13, 2011

The Heritage Foundation would like to wish a Happy Birthday to the United States Army.

Two hundred and thirty-six years after its founding, the United States Army is truly a global presence, boasting men and women who serve their country with distinction and valor spanning every corner of the globe. Today, we honor their service and give thanks for their sacrifices both at home and abroad in the defense of our freedom.

Many of the defining moments of American history are shared by the army. They endured the long winter at Valley Forge, held the line at Little Round Top, and charged San Juan Hill with Teddy Roosevelt. The army found itself in places like Normandy and Anzio, Inchon and Khe Sanh. Through it all, the army’s story became America’s story, and the army’s victories became America’s victories. The triumphs and tragedies of war became embedded into the American experience through the army, which has sacrificed much for the advancement of liberty. (more…)