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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States Army
Introduction to the History and Heritage
of the U.S. Army
by YourNameYour Unit
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States Army
Terminal Learning ObjectiveTask:
Gain familiarization with the U.S. ArmyCondition:
Given a classroom presentation & handoutsStandard:
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the U.S. Army’s History and Heritage
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States Army
ReferencesU.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH)
http://www.army.mil/cmh The Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army (TIOH)
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil
A Century of Service, by David W. Hogan, CMHhttp://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/books/COS/index.htm
U.S. Army Home Page http://www.army.mil
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States Army
The Army’s Birth A Brief History of Campaigns Department of the Army Emblem The U.S. Army Beret Flash The Army Song The Army Values Soldiers Creed
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyThe Army Birthday
14 June 1775
Since its birth on 14 June 1775 - over a year before the Declaration of Independence-the United States Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of our nation. Soldiers have fought 10 wars, from the American Revolution through the Cold War, the Gulf War, to the current War on Terrorism. This Army’s Birthday is a recognition of our history, traditions, and service to the Nation.
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyThe Army’s Components
The Army is composed of an
active duty component, also
known as the “Regular Army,” and the Reserve
Components of the Army National Guard
and U.S. Army Reserve
First muster Salem, MA.
Dec. 13, 1636
Formed by Congress
April 23, 1908
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The Army Birthday A Brief History of Campaigns Department of the Army Emblem The U.S. Army Beret Flash The Army Song The Army Values Soldiers Creed
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States Army
The Army Flag and Its Streamers was originally prepared in August 1964 by
the Office of the Chief of Military History, with the Office of the Chief of
Information, and the U.S. Army Exhibit Unit, to provide general
summaries of each of the campaigns.
The 175 streamers attached to the Army Flag staff denote campaigns
fought by the Army throughout our nation’s history.
A Brief History of Army Campaigns
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyThe Revolutionary War 1775-1781Lexington, Massachusetts, April 19, 1775
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyThe Revolutionary War 1775-1781Yorktown, 14 October 1781
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyThe War of 1812 (1812-1815)Battle Of New Orleans, 1815
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyThe Mexican War 1846-1847Churubusco, Mexico
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyThe Civil War, 1861-1865First at Vicksburg
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyIndian Wars, 1790-1891Cavalry Trooper
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyWar with Spain, 1898 Gatlings to the Assault
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyChina Relief Expedition 1900“I’ll Try Sir!”
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyPhilippine Insurrection, 1899-1913Knocking Out the Moros
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyMexican Expedition, 1916-1917On the Border
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyWorld War I, 1917-1918 Hellfighters Let’s Go!
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyWW II, Asiatic-Pacific Theater, Dec. 1941-Sep. 1945
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyWW II, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater,
June 1942-May 1945
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyKorean War, June 1950-July 1953Breakthrough at Chipyong-ni
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyVietnam, Mar. 1962-Jan. 1973
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyArmed Forces ExpeditionsDominican Republic, April 1965-September 1966
Grenada, October-November 1983 Panama, December 1989-January 1990
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmySouthwest Asia, 1990-1995
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmySouthwest Asia, 1990-1995
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States Army
Kosovo, March-June
1999
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States ArmyThe Global War on Terrorism
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States Army
The Army Birthday A Brief History of Campaigns Department of the Army Emblem The U.S. Army Beret Flash The Army Song The Army Values Soldiers Creed
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States Army
Department of the Army Emblem
Background: Prior to the establishment of the Department of the Army Emblem, there was no official display item to identify the Army. The Army seal traditionally had been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, The Secretary of the Army approved the design as the official emblem to represent the Army on 29 January 1974.
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DA Emblem continued…
Symbolism: The symbolism for the elements of the Army emblem is the same as for the Army seal with the above deviations and additions: The colors of the design elements are those traditionally associated with the ideals of the U.S. and of the Army. The flags are in proper colors. Blue symbolizes loyalty, vigilance, perseverance & truth. Red denotes courage, zeal and fortitude. White alludes to deeds worth of remembrance. Black is indicative of determination and constancy.Gold represents achievement, dignity and honor.
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The Army Birthday A Brief History of Campaigns Department of the Army Emblem The U.S. Army Beret Flash The Army Song The Army Values Soldiers Creed
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U.S. Army Beret Flash
Description: The Army flash is based on the National colors, white stars on a blue field, which were carried by the Continental Army through the Revolutionary War and present at the victory of Yorktown.According to historical references, the flags used by the Continental Army were "blue." The field flag of the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army was light blue with thirteen stars. Other flags of the same time period were dark blues with thirteen stars.
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U.S. Army Beret Flash continued…
Symbolism: The blue background is symbolic of the union of the United States flag and the thirteen stars represent the original colonies.
Background: The beret flash was approved on 20 Nov 2000.
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The Army Birthday A Brief History of Campaigns Department of the Army Emblem The U.S. Army Beret Flash The Army Song The Army Values Soldiers Creed
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States Army“The Army Goes Rolling Along” Official Song Of The U.S. Army
The song was written by field artillery First Lieutenant [later Brigadier General] Edmund L. Gruber, while stationed in the Philippines in 1908 as the "Caisson Song." The original lyrics reflect routine activities in a horse-drawn field artillery battery. The song was transformed into a march by John Philip Sousa in 1917 and renamed "The Field Artillery Song.”
It was adopted in 1952 as the official song of the Army and re-titled, "The Army Goes Rolling Along."
The "Army Goes Rolling Along" is played at the conclusion of every U.S. Army ceremony and all soldiers are expected to stand and sing.
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An Introduction to the History and Heritage of the United States Army“The Army Goes Rolling Along” Official Song Of The U.S. Army
Intro: March along, sing our song, with the Army of the freeCount the brave, count the true, who have fought to victoryWe’re the Army and proud of our nameWe’re the Army and proudly proclaim
Verse: First to fight for the right,And to build the Nation’s might,And The Army Goes Rolling AlongProud of all we have done,Fighting till the battle’s won,And the Army Goes Rolling Along.
Refrain: Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hey!The Army’s on its way.Count off the cadence loud and strong (TWO! THREE!)For where e’er we go,You will always knowThat The Army Goes Rolling Along. cont…
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Verse: Valley Forge, Custer’s ranks,San Juan Hill and Patton’s tanks,And the Army went rolling alongMinute men, from the start,Always fighting from the heart,And the Army keeps rolling along.(refrain)
Verse: Men in rags, men who froze,Still that Army met its foes,And the Army went rolling along.Faith in God, then we’re right,And we’ll fight with all our might,As the Army keeps rolling along.(refrain)
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The Army Birthday A Brief History of Campaigns Department of the Army Emblem The U.S. Army Beret Flash The Army Song The Army Values Soldiers Creed
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Army Values
• Loyalty• Duty• Respect• Self-less Service • Honor• Integrity• Personal Courage
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The Army Birthday A Brief History of Campaigns Department of the Army Emblem The U.S. Army Beret Flash The Army Song The Army Values Soldiers Creed
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I am an American Soldier.I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my
arms, my equipment and myself.I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.I am an American Soldier.
Soldier’s Creed
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