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The United States Army celebrates its 250th Birthday in 2025 and commemorates the events of the Revolutionary War from 2025 through 2033. On these pages you will find historical information about the Army in the Revolutionary War, planned commemoration events, Army Museum exhibits and attractions, and many other resources to help expand the Army’s birthday celebration and Revolutionary War commemoration.
 
Please explore this website to learn more about the essential role the Army played in the founding of the United States and in winning the Revolutionary War.

 

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THE U.S. ARMY CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY

 

The U.S. Army Center of Military History will commemorate the 250th Commemoration of the Revolutionary War through outreach events and other media to educate and inspire all members of American society by honoring the selfless acts of courage and heroism performed by soldiers in service to our nation.

 


To learn more about this commemoration,
visit the U.S. Army Center of Military History’s website:

www.history.army.mil

To learn more about the National Museum of the United States Army:

www.thenmusa.org

To learn more about the Army Museum Enterprise:

https://history.army.mil/museums/

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