June 14 in American History
On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the New England militias besieging Boston as the Continental Army and named George Washington its commander. Exactly two years later, on June 14, 1777, Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag — which is why June 14 is both the Army's birthday and Flag Day.
In 1775: the U.S. Army is founded (and the flag, two years later). On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the New England militias besieging Boston as the Continental Army and named George Washington its commander.
On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the New England militias besieging Boston as the Continental Army and named George Washington its commander. Exactly two years later, on June 14, 1777, Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag — which is why June 14 is both the Army's birthday and Flag Day.
Yes — June 14 marks the anniversary of U.S. Army, dating to 1775. Continental Army established by the Second Continental Congress.
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