Army Historical Foundation

Army Historical Foundation Honoring the American Soldier by preserving & presenting the history and heritage of the US Army.

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Join The Army Historical Foundation and National Navy Museum Development Foundation for our first Army v. Navy 5K and Wa...
08/25/2024

Join The Army Historical Foundation and National Navy Museum Development Foundation for our first Army v. Navy 5K and Walk Challenge on Saturday November 2nd!

Register and find more information at: https://bishopsevents.com/event/2024-army-v-navy-5k/

May 25, 1953 - For the first time in history, a nuclear artillery shell (Codenamed: Grable) is fired at the Nevada Provi...
08/21/2024

May 25, 1953 - For the first time in history, a nuclear artillery shell (Codenamed: Grable) is fired at the Nevada Proving Grounds as part of Operation Upshot-Knothole. Fired from the 280-mm cannon nicknamed 'Atomic Annie', this 15-kiloton test is attended by over a hundred members of Congress as well as hundreds of high ranking United States Armed Forces officers.

Source: National Archives

08/20/2024

Let's try it! Don't worry...they did not lose any teeth in the making of this episode, but if you'd like to learn more about what U.S. Army Soldiers ate during the American Revolution and Civil War, watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/diAbppeJlss

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On August 16, 1780, Major General Horatio Gates scored a victory against Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis at the Ba...
08/16/2024

On August 16, 1780, Major General Horatio Gates scored a victory against Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis at the Battle of Camden.
A. True
B. False

Learn more at: https://armyhistory.org/army-history-center/

An American Tank Destroyer commanded by Lt. Fred A. Merritt is in position to shell a German position in the French Alps...
08/13/2024

An American Tank Destroyer commanded by Lt. Fred A. Merritt is in position to shell a German position in the French Alps during World War II. When lacking artillery support, soldiers would often utilize tanks and tank destroyers to shell German troop positions and emplacements. The date of this photograph is December 20, 1944.

Source: National Archives

  - Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon is mortally wounded in the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, Missouri. Lyon is the first Un...
08/10/2024

- Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon is mortally wounded in the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, Missouri. Lyon is the first Union general to be killed in the Civil War, and was vital in preventing secessionist efforts in Missouri from joining the Confederacy.



Learn more at: https://armyhistory.org/army-history-center/

Happy Birthday to the Department of Defense. Originally founded as the National Military Establishment on September 18, ...
08/10/2024

Happy Birthday to the Department of Defense. Originally founded as the National Military Establishment on September 18, 1947, the Department of Defense is the largest government agency in America with over 2.82 million employees including 1.28 million active-duty service members, 761,134 Reservists/Guardsmen and 782,743 Department of Defense civilian employees.

08/09/2024

The Garand "Ping"

We tested how loud the "ping" of the M1 Garand clip ejecting is from a distance. Can you hear it?

We'll be shooting this weapon and a lot more at our WWII Range Day on September 28th, 2024.

Register today at https://armyhistory.org/calendar/wwii-range-day/

In the final week of the Olympics, we would like to draw attention to an event known as The Chicamacomico Races. In Octo...
08/08/2024

In the final week of the Olympics, we would like to draw attention to an event known as The Chicamacomico Races.

In October 1861, Union forces garrisoned an outpost in Chicamacomico, North Carolina from their base at Fort Hatteras in response to amassing Confederate troops, which threatened to cross the nearby Pamlico Sound from Roanoke Island and erode their control of the coastline of North Carolina.

Though both sides expected victory in advancing on their opponent's position, the constant threat of being outmaneuvered prevented any serious engagement. Confederate and Union forces traded positions by marching their troops along the thirty-plus mile stretch of white sandy beach, where the environment tore apart their shoes and clothing, beached naval vessels, and exhausted the fighting men available for battle.

In the end, neither side made any significant gains and, as the name stated, it was dubbed to be more of a 'race' from the maneuvers than a battle due to the absurdity of it all.

Image: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, sketched in 1870. The original lighthouse was built in 1803, with further improvements made in 1853-1860. Source: National Archives.

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The Purple Heart is awarded to those killed or wounded while serving in the military. Originally created on August 7, 17...
08/07/2024

The Purple Heart is awarded to those killed or wounded while serving in the military. Originally created on August 7, 1782 as the 'Badge of Military Merit' after the Revolutionary War, served as a precursor to the Purple Heart with a minimalistic cloth design.

The current Purple Heart was designed by Elizabeth Will, an Army heraldic specialist in the Office of the Quartermaster General in 1931. Awarding of the medal began a year later.

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard, tasked with defending our maritime borders from domestic and foreign threats sin...
08/04/2024

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard, tasked with defending our maritime borders from domestic and foreign threats since 1790. The U.S. Coast Guard has also served overseas in support of our soldiers in major U.S. military operations, international antiterrorism operations and maritime patrols around the world.

Once again Army's history is America's history. Congratulations to U.S. Army Capt. Samantha Sullivan and the U.S. Women'...
08/03/2024

Once again Army's history is America's history. Congratulations to U.S. Army Capt. Samantha Sullivan and the U.S. Women's Olympic Rugby Team. You continue to represent the best of our nation.

Team USA

The U.S. women’s rugby team won its first Olympic medal Tuesday with the help of Army Capt. Sammy Sullivan.

07/30/2024

Register today at https://armyhistory.org/calendar/wwii-range-day/

The 1903 Springfield (foreground) is a bolt action rifle carried by US soldiers in WWI and the beginning of WWII. It would continue service as a marksman rifle.

The M1 Garand (background) replaced the 1903, and was the first semi-automatic rifle to be issued on a large scale to US troops. It was the most common weapon issued to US soldiers during WWII.

Father Matthew Pawlikowski was born in New Jersey and was the youngest of seven children.  Pawlikowski’s father served i...
07/29/2024

Father Matthew Pawlikowski was born in New Jersey and was the youngest of seven children. Pawlikowski’s father served in the Navy during World War II. His family influenced his mission to become a priest at an early age. His journey led him to St. Peter’s Prep, an all-male Jesuit school in New Jersey, and while in attendance he discovered his interest in the military. But he struggled with balancing faith and priesthood. After a conversation with a local priest, he was able to come to terms with his purpose to serve in the military.

Pawlikowski was commissioned as an Infantry officer upon graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1986. He served in Fort Benning, Georgia; Uijeongbu, Korea; and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In 1997 after leaving the Army, he became an ordained priest. He served St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Bloomfield, New Jersey for three years. He was also a Chaplain at Bloomfield Police Department.

He rejoined the Army as a chaplain at Fort Bragg. Pawlikowski provided help and support during the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. He served in the Sinai in Egypt with the peacekeeping operation there. He led many pilgrimages to Mount Sinai, Cairo, and Israel. While he was in Germany he led many congregations on International Military Pilgrimages to Lourdes, France; Poland; and the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Pawlikowski also led pilgrimages to Pilsen, Kansas, the hometown of Chaplain Father Emil Kapaun, who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions during the Korean War. He loves to share Father Kapaun’s story with others. Pawlikowski was a senior chaplain at West Point from 2015 to 2020 and was the first Catholic to hold this position. Pawlikowski is a Ranger and parachutist, and he was awarded the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star.

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The United States Army World Class Athlete Program has trained active duty, reserve, and National Guard Soldiers to comp...
07/26/2024

The United States Army World Class Athlete Program has trained active duty, reserve, and National Guard Soldiers to compete at national and international competitions. During these Olympic games in Paris, there will be 5 Soldier-Athletes competing.

Pictured below is Second Lieutenant Ludwig D. Banach, celebrating his gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

Source: National Archives

Soldiers of the 541st Transportation Company, 8th Transportation Group, 124th Transportation Battalion maintain convoy s...
07/25/2024

Soldiers of the 541st Transportation Company, 8th Transportation Group, 124th Transportation Battalion maintain convoy security in Vietnam on 25 June 1970. Pictured to the left is a M-48 tank, the main battle tank utilized throughout the war.

Source: National Archives

Today marks the birthday of Marcella Hayes Ng, born on July 24, 1956 in Mexico, Missouri. Marcella Hayes Ng became the f...
07/24/2024

Today marks the birthday of Marcella Hayes Ng, born on July 24, 1956 in Mexico, Missouri. Marcella Hayes Ng became the first female African-American pilot in the Armed Forces in 1979. Marcella attended and graduated from jump school, overcoming many challenges. She served in the Army for twenty-two years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2000.

07/23/2024
You can never have too many caps, right? 🧢 Check out the awesome collection available now at the National Museum of the ...
07/22/2024

You can never have too many caps, right? 🧢 Check out the awesome collection available now at the National Museum of the United States Army store and online! Whether you're a military history buff or just love a stylish cap, there's something for everyone. Don't miss out—browse and shop today: https://www.muzemerch.com/partner/us-army-museum 🇺🇸

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07/17/2024

Richmond, Virginia was the hometown of Edgar Allan Poe.

The Poe Museum, in Richmond, is the steward of the majority of his belongings including Poe's socks, bedroom furniture, hair, and the textbook he used while he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Learn more about Edgar Allan Poe and his Army careers by watching the full interview on our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/-PXqbkwYIxM

The home of the 27th Engineering Battalion known as Fire Support "Blaze" is pictured during 15 August 1969 outside of th...
07/15/2024

The home of the 27th Engineering Battalion known as Fire Support "Blaze" is pictured during 15 August 1969 outside of the A Shau Valley in South Vietnam. This particular position provided security to counteract any potential enemy movement in the area. Pictured at the post is the iconic M60 Machine Gun.

Source: National Archives

07/12/2024
07/12/2024

Join The Army Historical Foundation in a special screening of "the Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale" followed by a descendant panel next Saturday July 20th.

More information and registration can be found on our website: https://armyhistory.org/calendar/28045/

07/12/2024

On July 12, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation authorizing 2,000 Medals of Honor for the United States Army.

The first to receive them were the six surviving members of Andrews' Raiders for their attempt to halt the southern railroad supply line in Georgia. The attempt is more commonly known as The Great Locomotive Chase, which took place in April 1862.

Learn more about The Great Locomotive Chase in an interview with The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History here: https://youtu.be/9jlWF1vY8KM

Learn more about the Army Historical Foundation at www.armyhistory.org.

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07/11/2024

Why is a salient BAD?

Tour leaders Brent Feito and Robert Lee Hodge demonstrate why a salient is bad during The Foundation's tour of Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield on May 4th, 2024.

Visit www.armyhistory.org to find out about our upcoming tours and events.

Be A Part of Your MuseumThe commemorative bricks that line the beautiful walkways leading to the National Museum of the ...
07/10/2024

Be A Part of Your Museum
The commemorative bricks that line the beautiful walkways leading to the National Museum of the United States Army serve as a reminder that the story of the Army is the story of Soldiers. Ensure the special Soldiers in your life are honored through this lasting tribute on the grounds of the U.S. Army’s national landmark.
Order by July 31 for placement by Veterans Day.

For more information and to create your brick, visit: https://armyhistory.org/bricks

 : 9 July 1850 - President Zachary Taylor dies in office from a stomach disease. Taylor served in the Army from 1808-184...
07/09/2024

: 9 July 1850 - President Zachary Taylor dies in office from a stomach disease. Taylor served in the Army from 1808-1849 and led American troops during the Mexican War, fought in the Blackhawk War as a colonel and served as the rank of captain during the War of 1812. His nickname "Old Rough and Ready" was given to him from his actions during the Second Seminole War.



Learn more at: https://armyhistory.org/army-history-center/

This week's   The French and Indian War was part of the global Seven Years War, largely centered on the British and Fren...
07/08/2024

This week's

The French and Indian War was part of the global Seven Years War, largely centered on the British and French colonies in North America, between France and England from 28 May 1754 – 10 February 1763. In American history, it became a defining moment in George Washington's military career in service to the English crown.

Tomorrow marks the 269th anniversary of the defeat of British forces under General Edward Braddock, as depicted in Junius Brutus Stearns' painting, "Washington as Captain in the French and Indian War." Washington is seen taking command of British forces under Braddock, who was mortally wounded.

Experience Braddock's Campaign with the Army Historical Foundation on this year's annual Fall Battle Ride featuring Dr. David Preston, professor at The Citadel and author of "Braddock's Defeat: The Battle of the Monongahela and the Road to Revolution."

Register and find more information on our website: https://armyhistory.org/fall-battle-ride/

Image Source: The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

"The happiness of America is intimately connected with the happiness of all mankind; she is destined to become the safe ...
07/04/2024

"The happiness of America is intimately connected with the happiness of all mankind; she is destined to become the safe and venerable asylum of virtue, of honesty, of tolerance, and quality and of peaceful liberty." — Marquis de Lafayette

Celebrate our freedom and independence by planning a visit to the Army Museum. We wish you and your family a great 4th of July. Plan your visit today!

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