The Army's history is America's history. The National Museum of the United States Army highlights the experiences of Soldiers and honors the accomplishments, commitment and sacrifice of those who have served. Soldiers' achievements are featured in the sprawling 185,000-square-foot building with exhibits and displays that date back to the Army's inception in 1775. | US Army Military District of Washington

"First Black General in US Army History—Promoted Days Before an Election" On October 25, 1940, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. became the first African American brigadier general in United States Army history—just days before the presidential election. According to Encyclopedia.com and military historians, President Franklin D. Roosevelt's promotion was politically motivated to secure Black voters, who were disillusioned with the administration's segregationist policies. Davis had served for 42 years sinc

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Remember, Honor and Educate: April 6, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the United States’ official entrance into World War I. By the time the United States entered the war, the conflict had been ongoing for nearly three years.The prewar #USArmy, from the turn of the century up to early 1917, was in a transitional phase, converting from horse-drawn equipment and cavalry to emerging technology that would transform the Army into a mechanized force with modern technological advancements by the en