Army
Birth of Charles Schulz
Famed cartoonist Charles Schulz was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 26, 1922.
Lincoln Delivers Famed Gettysburg Address
On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered his eloquent Gettysburg Address.
Sherman’s March to the Sea
After burning Atlanta, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman embarked on his month-long March to the Sea on November 15, 1864.
Battle of Britain Ends
On October 31, 1940, the nearly four-month-long Battle of Britain came to an end.
Benjamin Davis Becomes First African American General in the U.S. Army
On October 25, 1940, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. was appointed the first African-American general in US Army.
MacArthur’s Triumphant Return to Philippines
On October 20, 1944, General Douglas MacArthur fulfilled his promise to return to the Philippines.
Burgoyne Surrenders at Saratoga
On October 17, 1777, British General Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga – one of the major American victories of the American Revolution.
Harrison Wins Important Victory at Battle of the Thames
On October 5, 1813, future President William Henry Harrison won the Battle of the Thames, securing American control of the Northwest frontier for the remainder of the War of 1812.
U.S. Army Established
On September 29, 1789, Congress created the US Army after multiple requests from President George Washington.