National Museum of the United States Army
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This Museum celebrates over 250 years of Army history & honors our nation’s Soldiers— past, present, and future. (Following, RTS, links ≠ endorsement) #ARMY250
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Joined August 2012
Effective Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Museum Campus and building are temporarily closed, and virtual and in-person activities are canceled during the federal government closure. Updates will be posted here and on the Museum’s website at https://t.co/3fBq4iJldc.
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#DYK gum was first added to @USArmy K-rations in #WWII & carried into #VietnamWar-era C-Rats? 🍬 Gum was included for sweetness, to clean teeth & calm nerves. Learn more about the Soldier experience: https://t.co/3fBq4iINnE
#ChewingGumDay
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☕ A 2025 coffee: “Tall, half-caf, oat milk latte with 2 extra shots + a pump of vanilla.” ☕ A 1940s Soldier’s coffee: “Dissolve packet in 8 oz. water. Stir. Add sugar if desired.” On #NationalCoffeeDay, have fun exploring how Army innovations shaped everyday life.
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Today is Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day - when we remember and honor the surviving families of fallen service members. Learn more about the lapel buttons they wear in memory of their loved ones who died in service to the nation. #SymbolsofHonor #GoldStarFamilies
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#OTD 1781: American & French forces trapped Cornwallis at Yorktown—launching the siege that ended the #RevolutionaryWar. Explore the battle, artifacts & #SoldierStories in "CALL TO Arms" at @USArmyMuseum, now through 2027: https://t.co/ta6tM76q3r
#Army250 #PhotoOfTheWeek
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Does your favorite song bring a smile? During the #RevolutionaryWar, the @USArmy used drums to boost morale and for communication. Check out this snare drum in the Founding the Nation Gallery: https://t.co/tfYsjsi7pi
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Need a break from the gridiron? 🏈 Step onto the battlefield of 1775! Tune in to @cspanhistory today at 11 a.m., 5:36 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET as historian Holly Mayer explores the creation of the Continental Army. Recorded at @USArmy Museum’s 2025 Symposium.
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Happy anniversary to the United States Army Military Police Corps! Join this Berlin Brigade MP at the Museum and celebrate 84 years of the Military Police Regiment. https://t.co/0qfz8zXhOw.
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After two brutal days at Gettysburg, Lee ordered 12,000 men in Pickett’s Charge (July 3, 1863). Amid the assault, Lt. Alonzo Cushing, mortally wounded, held firm with his guns—helping save the Union line. Watch the full #BattleBrief on #civilwar @YouTube: https://t.co/rP2VYGYosi
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"Stay on the tank!" The Army Brotherhood of Tankers visited @usarmymuseum for their annual homecoming—sharing #SoldierStories & exploring @USArmy history together. Plan your group visit: https://t.co/VEaqasv49N
@ArmorCollection @FortKnoxKY
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Explore the #RevWar and #WWII eras with free @USArmy Museum programs this month! Virtual & in-person options available. 🟢 History Talk: Wednesdays, Oct. 1, 8 & 15 Register: https://t.co/NYQpO5ZLrY 🟢 Battle Brief: Tuesdays, Oct. 7 & 14 Register: https://t.co/gUdHs2oP3q
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#DYK binoculars have been an important piece of equipment for @USArmy Soldiers over the years? 🔭 McClellan's #CivilWar binoculars 🔭 #WorldWarI Field Glasses 🔭 #ColdWar M3 Binoculars 🔭 Modern ACOG https://t.co/0qfz8zXhOw
#fall2025
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A serene morning on the Museum promenade. The stainless steel exterior reflects the changing seasons, offering a new view each visit. Plan your trip: https://t.co/0qfz8zXhOw
#PhotoOfTheWeek
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In Sept. 1863 at Chickamauga, Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas held firm against repeated Confederate attacks, saving the Army of the Cumberland from total defeat. His stand earned him the name “Rock of Chickamauga.” Explore more: https://t.co/EevBvQF7p6
#CivilWar #Army250
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On #POWMIADay, the nation honors and pays tribute to prisoners of war - those who returned home after their release and those who have yet to return. Learn more about the #SoldierStory of #POW and #MOH recipient @USArmy Staff Sgt Jon R. Cavaiani: https://t.co/0UutZTONI8
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🎉 Happy Birthday @usairforce! From #WorldWarII @USArmy roots to breaking barriers in air & space, heroes like Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager paved the way. Explore more #WWII #SoldierStories about #USArmy in the air: https://t.co/vzYGlyaJXi
#Army250
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In this brief clip, Museum educator John Mass explores the impact of Gen. George McClellan's loss at the Battle of Antietam on the outcome of the #CivilWar. See the full video on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/O1NdqnspSd
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Thursday, Sept. 25, at 12 noon ET! Join a discussion about how Indigenous Soldiers contributed to the Allied victory during #WWI and paved the way for their American citizenship. Begin your free registration now! https://t.co/c1PVHVr3t2
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When determined Continental forces joined French ground forces & a supporting French naval fleet - the #RevolutionaryWar Siege of Savannah was launched #OTD 1779 to reclaim the vital port city. Explore the special exhibit: https://t.co/ta6tM76q3r
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📖 #BookTalk this Thurs, Sept 18 at 7 p.m. ET, join @USACGSC’s Ethan S. Rafuse for a #BookTalk: "From the Mountains to the Bay: The War in Virginia, Jan–May 1862." Free & virtual—register here: https://t.co/a0ijP8zaf6
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