When was the United States Army officially established?

• A. June 14, 1775
• B. July 4, 1776
• C. September 17, 1787
• D. April 30, 1789

Answer: (A)

The United States Army was officially established on June 14, 1775. This date marks the formation of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress in response to the growing conflict with Great Britain prior to the Declaration of Independence. The Continental Army was created to coordinate the military efforts of the Thirteen Colonies in their struggle for independence, mainly to resist British forces. This foundational moment laid the groundwork for what would become the United States Army, which played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War and subsequent military history of the nation.

The other dates listed pertain to different significant events in American history, such as the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, and the inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789, but they do not represent the establishment of the Army itself.