06/16/2026
📍 Marking history where it all began!
the significance of Army's official historic birthplace marker in Philadelphia?
Located near the intersection of Chestnut and South 6th Streets, this (new) marker recognizes Philadelphia’s legacy as the birthplace of the U.S. Army, which was established by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775.
Here is to 251 years of defending freedom.
This We'll Defend! 🦅🇺🇸
📸: U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th Readiness Division Public Affairs