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SAT, JUNE 14TH, 2025 | WASHINGTON D.C.

250th Army Birthday Festival

Date: Saturday June 14th, 2025

Place: Washington D.C.

Time: 11am to 7pm

Since its founding in 1775, the U.S. Army has served as a cornerstone of national defense and a symbol of American resolve by safeguarding freedom, securing peace, and responding to threats at home and abroad for generations.

Older than the country itself, we’re proud to celebrate this milestone birthday and commemorate the soldiers and service behind America’s first fighting force.

The Celebration Includes:

Historical exhibits, vehicle and equipment displays, music, outdoor activities, food and more, followed by a cake cutting.

Disclaimer: No official U.S. Army or Federal endorsement implied.

The 10 Greatest Victories in Army History

10. OPERATION DESERT STORM (1991) - Gulf War

A swift and overwhelming U.S.-led coalition ground offensive that liberated Kuwait from Iraqi occupation with minimal casualties.

9. INCHON LANDING (1950) - Korean War

A surprise amphibious assault masterminded by General MacArthur that turned the tide of the war in favor of U.N. and South Korean forces.

8. BATTLE OF THE BULGE (1944-45) - World War II

In the largest battle fought by the U.S. Army, American forces turned back Hitler’s last major offensive on the Western Front.

7. D-DAY – BATTLE OF NORMANDY (1944) - World War II

The U.S. Army led a massive amphibious assault that began the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.

6.MEUSE-ARGONNE OFFENSIVE (1918) - World War I

The largest and deadliest operation for U.S. forces in WWI, this offensive helped break German lines and hastened the war’s end.

5. BATTLE OF SAN JUAN HILL (1898) - Spanish-American War

A key U.S. victory in Cuba led by future President Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders, showcasing American emerging global military power.

4. SIEGE OF VICKSBURG (1863) - American Civil War

Simultaneous with Gettysburg, General Grant’s capture of Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River, splitting the Confederacy in two.

3. BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG (1863) - American Civil War

A turning point in the Civil War where Union forces stopped General Robert E. Lee’s invasion of the North, leading to a strategic shift in the conflict.

2. BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS (1815) - War of 1812

General Andrew Jackson’s forces decisively defeated the British, boosting American morale and national pride.

1. BATTLE OF YORKTOWN (1781) - American Revolutionary War

This victory led to the end of British rule in the colonies, with the Continental Army and French forces forcing British General Cornwallis to surrender.