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Maryland National Guard Celebrates U.S. Army's 244th Birthday

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Happy birthday to the Army!

The Maryland National Guard celebrated the Army turning 244-years-old on Friday.

There was a cake at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore and also a look back at the Army's history.

The U.S. Army was founded in 1775 as the Continental Army.

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