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On September 1, 1939 at 4:45 AM, Nazi Germany invaded Poland, which marked the beginning of World War II.
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The Big Red One
Nicknamed “The Big One” and “The Fighting First” after their red number one shoulder patch, the 1st Infantry Division is the oldest continuously serving division of the U.S. Army.
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On August 7, 1782, General George Washington created The Badge for Military Merit.
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The United States military, comprised entirely of volunteers, is one of the largest militaries in the world. In modern times, the U.S. has used their strength to protect their interests around the world and help protect others threatened by outside invaders. The US has often served as a lead in UN coalitions to protect those who aren’t able to protect themselves. One example is when the United States led the UN coalition into the Korean Peninsula to turn back the North Korean invasion.
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In July of 1998, 45 years after signing the treaty that ended the Korean War, President Clinton proclaimed July 27 National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.
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