For my government class, I am researching the history of the military in the US. Could someone tell me which was the first established branch of the military?
Sure, happy to help! The first established branch of the U.S. military is the Army, which was founded on June 14, 1775, during the Revolutionary War. The Continental Congress established the Continental Army to fight against the British. The Navy and the Marine Corps were founded later in 1775. The Air Force, which originated within the Army, did not become its own independent branch until much later, in 1947. The newest branch, the Space Force, was just added in 2019. I hope this information helps you with your research for your government class!
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