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First U.S. Army (1775) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, June 13·Old City·101 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, United States

First U.S. Army (1775) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Name: First U.S. Army (1775) – 52 Weeks of Firsts
Start: 2026-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-13T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Old City

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Posted to Old City on January 3, 2026

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Sat, Jun 13

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101 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, United States

Before there was even a country, there were heroes. Philly is where the U.S. Army was born, kicking off a legacy of service, courage and dedication that still stands strong today.

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