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Army Almanac – Spring 2024
Take a journey through summers of yore with this issue’s Army Almanac, featuring thirty-plus important dates in Army history.
Camp Gordon, Georgia
The declaration of war on 6 April 1917 put the training camp idea on hold in favor of actual conscription and mustering of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). As a result, the Army transformed several small camps located all over the country, originally designed to function for a few weeks each summer, into full-scale military installations.
More than a full stomach: Nutrition and Developments in the Field Ration
The Army’s daily ration underwent little change between 1775 and the 1890s, and, in some ways, the Army took a number of steps backwards. Vegetables and spruce beer were eliminated in 1790. Rum was dropped from the ration in 1832, with coffee added as the replacement.
27th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry
After a series of Union setbacks in the summer of 1861, it became clear that subduing the Confederacy would not be achieved by way of a single decisive battle. In response, President Abraham Lincoln called for an additional 300,000 volunteers to serve a period of three years.
Soldier- Major General Joseph Holt
Joseph Holt was born in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, in 1807. He attended Saint Joseph College and later moved to Louisville where he apprenticed to be an attorney.
The M240B General Purpose Machine Gun
Many infantry weapons past and present—automatic rifles, submachine guns, assault rifles, and general purpose machine guns—can be traced directly to World War I.
MEMORIAL GARDEN
As part of the Museum’s mission to present a holistic picture of the Soldier experience, AHF supports the creation of a designated space that honors the sacrifices of those who serve.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS & HISTORIC TOURS
EXPLORE THE WAYS TO GIVE
There are many ways to honor your service or the service of your loved ones while also supporting the Museum. Unit Tributes, Benches, Trees, Seats, and Commemorative Bricks are all unique ways to be a part of the national landmark honoring our Army.
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