U.S. Army Marks 250th With Nationwide Celebrations

The United States marked the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and key Revolutionary War milestones with nationwide parades, reenactments, and community events. Major festivities included a military parade on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., featuring tanks and troops, and were attended by large crowds honoring the Army’s role in fostering national peace and development. Local events, such as a 5K ruck march in Colorado and the Bee Line March anniversary in West Virginia, highlighted both the historical and communal significance of the Army’s founding. In Philadelphia and Boston, processions and parades commemorated the Army’s origins and the Battle of Bunker Hill. Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands at a mass in Chicago’s White Sox stadium, calling for peace, unity, and hope among youth after the pandemic. These celebrations emphasized national pride, remembrance, and the value of community.