A LONG HISTORY Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates addresses the audience at the Army's 235th birthday celebration in the Pentagon's courtyard, June 14, 2010. The Continental Congress passed a resolution, June 14, 1775, to authorize 10 companies of riflemen. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.05 MB) Photo By: VIRIN: 736571-X-GFC13-119.jpg Photo Gallery