After the Revolutionary War, our nation organized a new military force known as the Legion of the United States, the precursor to the modern-day U.S. Army. Its first commander was Brig. General Anthony Wayne. In honor of General Wayne, and those who fought under his command, our Organization each year bestows the "Legion of the United States Award", primarily for community service. Previous Winners include Robert "Bob" Jones; and Dr. Jerome Adams. The 2023 winner will receive the award on Sunday, July 16, during a ceremony beginning at 3:00 p.m. at Freimann Square. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner later today. (Pictured: GMAWO past-president Michael Skeens; 2022 recipient Dr. Jerome Adams; reenactor David "Mad Anthony Wayne" Rousculp.)
GMAWO pointing out the link between General "Mad" Anthony Wayne and THE OLD GUARD (the 3rd Infantry Regiment) at...
GMAWO pointing out the link between General "Mad" Anthony Wayne and THE OLD GUARD (the 3rd Infantry Regiment) at Arlington National Cemetery. Fort Wayne, the namesake of General Wayne, has much to be proud of with respect to General Wayne being the First Commander of the Legion of the United States.
March 25, 2019The History Centerposted a statement on Facebook: STATEMENT ON MAD ANTHONY WAYNE DAY For 98 years, the community has entrusted the Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society (The History Center) with serving present and future generations by collecting, preserving and sharing artifacts, documents and images that describe the people, places and events that define Fort Wayne and Allen County history. The organization adheres to a rigorous code of professional standards and ethics that requires historical interpretations to reflect thorough research, sound scholarship, temporal context and cultural inclusiveness. The History Center was not consulted in the creation of the “Mad Anthony Wayne Day” resolution; however, if City Council wishes to address the concerns regarding the accuracy of the history included in R-19-02-12, the organization would eagerly consider such a request.
Historical fiction Resolution perpetuates long-debunked Native American stereotypes by Stephen Warren published April 26, 2019 in The Journal Gazette newspaper.
July 16, 1779. The day Anthony Wayne and his fighting patriots defeated the British at the Battle of Stony Point on the Hudson River in New York. A nighttime sneak attack. The battle that made Anthony Wayne a national hero. A pivotal point in the Revolution.
With this victory came the battle cry "Remember Paoli," payback for the Paoli Massacre and loss of 53 patriots in September 1777.
We remember.
President Judi Loomis; 2024 Legion of the United States Award winner, Greg Shipley; and, Founder/Chairman Mike Loomis at the statue in Freimann Square
