The United States Marine Corps Birthday is on November 10th. They've also been around since 1775
The United States Army's birthday is on June 14th. They've also been here since 1775
The United States Air Force's Birthday is on September 18th. They're new and have only been around since 1947.
That means that the Army has been around the longest and is the oldest. I knew it was best for a reason. So in closing I'll leave you with a little music. One for the Army and one for the Marines (since it's their birthday).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSsya6IgrwM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJlNw0myBG4&feature=related
5 comments:
Thank you for posting links to the music. Do you know the words to the two songs? When I was in school (back when rocks were warm) we learned the words to these songs in music class (chorus). The words to the Marine hymn talk about different battles the Marines won.
What about the Coast Guard's birthday?
:)
If airplanes were invented before 1947 (which they were), how were airplanes incorporated into the military prior to 1947?
I was surprised to learn that Army, Navy and Marines were all formed the same year!
Grandma, I listened to the four songs and heard the words. Maybe I'll try and learn them.
Mrs. Hoyt, great question. I'm sorry I forgot about the Coast Guard. They have been in active service since August 4, 1790!
Aunt Arch, before the Air Force they had planes in combat, but they were all part of the Army Air Corps. Here's a link to the Wikipedia page telling about it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_Air_Corps
Bob,I was surprised too. Although it was kind of handy that they had a war to fight. Nothing like a common goal to get you motivated!
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