Happy birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! Established on November 10, 1775, the Marine Corps has been “always faithful” ever since. 250 years later, in recognition of this monumental birthday, the Veterans History Project (VHP) presents “Semper Fidelis: the U.S. Marine Corps,” an online presentation featuring 20 narratives from Marines who served across the years and around the globe. Through oral histories and original memoirs, correspondence, diaries and photographs, these veterans share their experiences as part of the few, the proud.
This post announces the launch of “Forged By the Sea,” the Veterans History Project’s latest online exhibit, which celebrates the Navy’s 250th birthday. The post discusses Navy history in broad terms and spotlights some of the featured collections, as well as directing readers to additional Navy-related resources.
Happy 250th birthday to the United States Army! Today, the Veterans History Project (VHP) debuts the newest installment of our online exhibit, Serving: Our Voices. This feature launches the celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday, which will officially be observed on June 14, 2025. The modern U.S. Army is rooted in the establishment of the …
