
National Museum of the United States Army
@USArmyMuseum
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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
Today marks 70 yrs of @USArmy #CivilAffairs! From 1955 to today, these “warrior diplomats” bridge military & civilian worlds and help "Secure the Victory."
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The hot summer weather outside doesn’t stop even the busiest of bees at the @USArmyMuseum. See the things you can do at America’s Army Museum:
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Join retired @USMC Lt. Col. Robert J. Darling as he shares his first-hand account from inside the White House on Sept. 11, 2001. August 28 at 12 noon ET— attend in-person or login virtually. Reserve your free spot here:
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Start the day with a few @USArmyMuseum jokes “curated” just for you on #TellAJokeDay!. And it's no joke that admission and parking at the Museum are FREE! Plan your visit today
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Sgt. Adam Johnson wore this battle dress uniform coat when he deployed to Panama with the 82nd Airborne Division as part of #OperationJustCause. Do you know the official name of this uniform camouflage pattern? .#AirborneDay
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The #RevolutionaryWar’s Philadelphia Campaign forged the U.S. through sacrifice and heroism. Washington’s army endured Valley Forge, fought to a draw at Monmouth, and proved his leadership. Watch author Michael C. Harris in this #BookTalk:
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The end of #WWII was announced Aug 14, 1945, by Pres. Truman. Japan’s formal surrender aboard USS Missouri in Sept ended fierce @USArmy battles from China to Okinawa. Learn more: #WorldWarII #SoldierStories
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#WorldCalligraphyDay highlights the art of handwriting. From Lincoln’s sweeping “Spencerian” script to a #VietnamWar notebook, see how styles evolved over @USArmy history at the Museum. Plan your visit: #SoldierStories
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#OTD 1972 the last ground combat unit departs Vietnam. Explore the @USArmy #VietnamWar timeline, from the first ground combat engagement at Ia Drang Valley in 1965 to the establishment of the All-Volunteer Army in 1973: @25thID.
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Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the last ground combat units to leave Vietnam on August 11, 1972. Museum visitors can reflect on the #VietnamWar by exploring artifacts, #SoldierStories and historic footage:
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#BookLoversDay honors the art of story telling. #DYK that their @USArmy service during #WWII influenced J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" and Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five?" Discover more #SoldierStories: @4thInfDiv
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The Army & Society Gallery invites visitors to discover @USArmy connections with the American people. "Look Up" to see vibrant historic posters as you explore this dynamic space. Visit:
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On May 23, 1863, Shepard Mallory, Frank Baker & James Townsend escaped slavery by rowing to Fort Monroe. Maj. Gen. Butler’s “contraband” ruling set off a wave—thousands sought freedom at Union camps. Learn more in this #CivilWar #HistoryTalk. Watch:
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On #PurpleHeartDay, we honor those wounded or killed in action serving in the #USArmedForces. The medal’s origins trace back to Gen. George Washington’s Badge of Military Merit in 1782. Learn more at America's Army Museum: @MDW_USARMY | @jbmhh
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Join retired @USMC Lt. Col. Robert J. Darling as he shares his firsthand account from inside the White House on Sept. 11, 2001. August 28 at 12 noon ET— attend in-person or login virtually. Reserve your free spot here: @USMCMuseum | @MDW_USARMY
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