Army History
In this year, George Washington became the first Commander In Chief of the Continental Army.
What is 1775.
During World War I, fighting stopped on what hour, day and month?
What is the 11th.
The US Navy was created on Friday, October 13th of 1775, at a meeting in what city, as the Continental Congress voted to fit out two sailing vessels to intercept transports carrying munitions and stores to the British army in America.
What is Philadelphia.
The U.S. Air Force was part of this branch through 1946.
What is the Army.
The birthplace of the United States Marine Corps was located in this Philadelphia Bar in 1775.
What is Tun Tavern.
Following the acquisition of the Louisiana territories in 1804, these Army Officers lead an expedition into the western frontier. They arrived at the Pacific Ocean about two years later.
Who was Capt. Meriwether Lewis and Lt. William Clark.
In November 1919 this President proclaimed November 11th as "Armistice Day".
Who is Woodrow Wilson.
This ships victories at sea during the War of 1812 inspired a nation and helped mark the emergence of the United States as a world-class maritime power.
What is the USS Constitution "Old Ironside".
The United States Air Force became a separate military service on September 18, 1947 with the implementation of this Act?
What is the National Security Act of 1947.
Marines famously fought who during the Barbary War of 1801-1805?
Who are Pirates.
This many US Presidents have served in the United States Army.
What is 16.
On May 13th, 1938 the United States made this date a National Holiday honoring Veterans of WWI.
What is November 11th.
“I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way.” "...without a respectable Navy, Alas America!" and "I have not yet begun to fight" where said by this Naval Captain.
Who is Captain John Paul Jones.
The United States Air Force is in charge of attack and defense in the air, in space, and this space.
What is cyberspace.
This Marines’ moniker originated in 1779 when Capt. William Jones of the Continental Marines placed a recruiting ad in The Providence (RI) Gazette.
What is ‘a few good men’.
Over 650,000 of these, know as _______ _______ vehicles were produced that carried soldiers and supplies to the front line, wounded men to safety and even in combat assault.
What are General Purpose Vehicles (Jeeps).
In 1945, this World War II veteran from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who died in World War I.
Who is Raymond Weeks.
The cask of drinking water on ships was called this and since Sailors exchanged gossip when they gathered there for a drink of water, it became U.S. Navy slang for gossip or rumors.
What is a Scuttlebutt.
in 1947, this Air Force Captain broke the sound barrier in his Bell X-1 rocket powered aircraft.
Who is Capt. Chuck Yeager.
The US Marine Corps is under this Military Department?
What is the Department of the NAVY.
The 3rd US Infantry Regiment know as what, is the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army.
What is "The Old Guard".
In this year "Armistice Day" was renamed "Veterans Day" to honor American Veterans of all wars.
What is 1954.
What is the name of the first US aircraft carrier?
What is the USS Langley.
At the height of the Cold War, this state was home to so many USAF nuclear weapons that if it seceded from the Union, it would have been the third largest nuclear power in the world.
What is North Dakota.
"Some people spend their life wondering if they made a difference. Marines don't have that problem" was said by which US President.
Who was Ronald Reagan.