Historical Events tagged with "standing army"
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Military & Warfare
Establishment of the Regular Army
September 29th, 1789 235 years ago
The United States Department of War began organizing a regular army with a strength of several hundred men. This marked a significant step in creating a professional military force to protect the nation and uphold its interests. Under the direction of Secretary of War Henry Knox, the army was intended to provide stability and security during a time when the new nation was still finding its footing.
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