Documenting the changes in the US Army's insignia through history. Starting with the early and simple methods of distinguishing between officers and soldiers and bringing you to the modern and complicated methods of identifying rank, branch, and personal service. I will begin with the rank insignia of each period, eventually planning to make these the most complete, historical, US Army Insignia displays possible. You are asked to check back, from time to time, and follow the progress. (USAIHP is designed in 800 x 600 monitor resolution.) Apologies for the site being down so much lately - server problems. Since 1999

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
	The Origins of Rank Titles
	Text of the Declaration of Independence
	The Continental Army in the Revolutionary War
	The US Army in the War of 1812
	The US Army in the War with Mexico   - The Army of the Republic of Texas   - The Navy and Marine Corps of the Republic of Texas
	The US Army in the Civil War   - The US Marine Corps in the Civil War   - The US Navy in the Civil War                    - Volunteers from Cassville, Wisconsin
	The CS Army in the Civil War   - The CS Marine Corps in the Civil War   - The CS Navy in the Civil War
	The US Army in the Indian Wars   - Cassville Muster Roll; Black Hawk War
	The US Army in the War with Spain
	The US Army in the First World War
	The US Army in the Second World War   - Honor Roll of Normandy   - US Armed Forces WW2-Compared   - US Marine Corps Shoulder/Sleeve Insignia   - Allied Forces WW2   - Civilian Defense Insignia
	The US Army in the Korean War - US Armed Forces KW (1953)-Compared
	The US Army in the Cold War
	The US Army in the Vietnam War
	The US Army in the Liberation of Kuwait
	The US Army in the War on Terrorism Versions of the Shoulder/Sleeve Insignia of the 32d AAMDC illustrating Full Color, BDU Subdued, Desert Subdued, & ACU Subdued.
	The US Army of Today - US Armed Forces Rank Today-Compared - US Marine Corps Rank Today - US Navy Rank Today - US Coast Guard Rank Today - US Air Force Rank Today - US Army National Guard Commands
	The Corps of Cadets, US Military Academy - US Naval Academy - US Coast Guard Academy - US Air Force Academy
	The Reserve Officer Training Corps
	US Army Medals and Awards
	Selected Foreign Medals
	Historical Changes to US Army Chevrons
	Silver Outranks Gold?
	United States Flag Etiquette
	America's Top Generals
	America's Presidents
	The Pontifical Swiss Guard
	Just A Common Soldier
	'Twas the Night Before Christmas
	A Different Christmas Poem
	What's a Military Family Worth?
	Christmas at Grandma's

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