History Flashcards
Who created JROTC and under what act?
Captian Alden Partridge in Norwich, Vermont at the American Literacy, Scientific, and Military Academy, under the National Defense Act of 1916
What day is the army’s birthday?
June 14, 1775
How old is the army?
247 years
When did the continental congress in Philadelphia create the first stars and stripes flag?
June 14, 1777
Who wrote the national anthem?
Francis Scott Key
When did Francis Scott Key write the national anthem?
During the War of 1812
Who wrote our national march?
John Philips Souza
Who made our first flag?
Betsy Ross
When was D-Day, aka Operation Overlord?
June 6, 1944
When was Pearl Harbor attacked by Japan?
December 7, 1941
What major conflict did the US embark upon in 2003?
The battle of Afghanistan
What happened on 9/11?
The twin towers in New York City were bombed by the terrorist group Al-Qaeda, led by Osama bin Laden
During WW2, who did the US fight against?
Germany, Japan, and Italy (Axis powers)
What group was Osama bin Laden a part of?
Taliban Al Qaeda
When did the US gain independence (birthday)?
July 4, 1776
