Apr 23 2025
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Battles of Lexington and Concord

The Dawn of the American Revolution July 4th, 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  It is important to look at the events that led up to this defining moment in American history. The Battles of Lexington and Concord which were fought on April 19, 1775, marked the…

Aug 04 2022
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On August 7, 1792

The General, ever desirous to cherish virtuous ambition in his soldiers, as well as to foster and encourage every species of military merit, directs that whenever any singularly meritorious action is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings over his left breast, the figure of a heart in purple…