December 13 in American History
The Massachusetts Bay Colony organized its militiamen into three permanent regiments — the first time in the American colonies that citizen-soldiers were formally mustered for the common defense. The National Guard traces its founding to that order, which makes it the oldest component of the United States military, older than the country by 140 years.
In 1636: the National Guard is born. The Massachusetts Bay Colony organized its militiamen into three permanent regiments — the first time in the American colonies that citizen-soldiers were formally mustered for the common defense.
The Massachusetts Bay Colony organized its militiamen into three permanent regiments — the first time in the American colonies that citizen-soldiers were formally mustered for the common defense. The National Guard traces its founding to that order, which makes it the oldest component of the United States military, older than the country by 140 years.
December 13 is the anniversary of National Guard — Oldest military organization in America — Massachusetts militia regiments. Founded 1636.
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