US Army/ Ft Jackson History Flashcards
1
Q
What date was the ARMY flag dedicated?
A
14 June 1956
Approved 12 June 1956
2
Q
What is the oldest part of our ARMY?
A
The army national guard
(December 1646)
Massachusetts Bay Colony
3
Q
What did the US ARMY begin?
A
June 14, 1775
4
Q
When was the start of the revolutionary war?
A
19 April, 1775
5
Q
Who was the first commander in chief?
A
President George Washington
6
Q
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
A
July 4, 1776
7
Q
What was the bloodiest war?
A
Civil War
600,000 Americans died on both sides.
8
Q
Who received the first Medal of Honor?
A
PVT Jacob Parrott
9
Q
Who was the only female to receive the Medal of Honor?
A
Dr. Mary E. Walker
10
Q
When did World War 1 begin?
A
August 1914
