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Massachusetts Bay Colony organized three militia regiments to defend against the
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December 13

National Guard Founded: Massachusetts Organizes Three Militia Regiments

Massachusetts Bay Colony organized three militia regiments to defend against the Pequot Indians, creating the direct lineage of the United States National Guard. This 1637 action established a permanent state-level military force that evolved into the nation's primary reserve component for domestic emergencies and overseas deployments.

December 13, 1636

390 years ago

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