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1 By an act of the Continental congress, the United States Marine Corps became a regular branch of our country's service when?
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November 10, 1775
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Marine Corps Birthday
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Who established the United States Marine Corps?
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Captain Samuel Nicholas
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Where was the United States Marine Corps established?
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Tun Tavern, PA
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Who was the proprietor of the tavern?
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Peg Mullen, Robert Mullen's wife
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Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter?
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Robert Mullen
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The Marine Corps as it exists today, was formed when?
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July 11, 1798
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What is the symbol of the United States Marine Corps?
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The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor
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What does each symbol of the Eagle, Globe and Anchor stand for?
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A. The Eagle- recognizes our nation
B. The Globe- recognizes our worldwide service C. The Anchor- recognizes our naval traditions |
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The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor was adopted when?
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1868
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Who adopted the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor?
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Brig. General Jacob Zealin, 7th Commandant, USMC
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The term Leatherneck comes from where?
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From when the Marines wore a leather strap to protect their neck from enemy swords, from 1798-1880
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What is the Marine Corps motto?
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"Semper Fidelis"
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What was the Marine Corps motto before "Semper Fidelis"?
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"By land, by sea"
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When was the Marine corps motto changed to "Semper Fidelis"?
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1880
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Where do Marines get the nickname "Devil Dog" from?
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From the battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918
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Who was the first Marine corps aviator?
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Lieutenant Alfred A. Cunningham, in 1912
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Who was the first woman Marine?
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Opha M. Johnson, on August 13, 1918
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Who was the first Marine helicopter pilot to receive the Medal of Honor?
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Major Stephen Pless
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Who was the first Marine pilot to shoot down an enemy plane?
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1st Lt. E. S. Brewer
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Who was the first female Marine Warrant Officer?
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CWO Ruth L. Wood
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Who was the first Marine Officer to die in battle?
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2nd Lt. John Fitzpatrick
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Which Marine served the longest term as Commandant?
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Archibald Henderson
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How long did Archibald Henderson serve as Commandant?
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38 years
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How much time does a person have to dawn and clear the gas mask?
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15 seconds
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Which Commandant installed the office of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?
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The 21st Commandant, General Pate; in 1957
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On Feb. 20, 1962, one of the Marine Corps' finest pilots manned the first capsule to orbit the earth. Who was it?
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Lieutenant Colonel John H. Glenn
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When was the dress blue uniform adopted?
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On August 24, 1797
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Who adopted the dress blue uniform?
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Sec. of War James McHenry
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The Mameluke sword was presented to who?
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Lt. Presley N. O'Bannon
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Who presented the Mameluke sword to Lt. Presley O'Bannon?
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The Pasha of Tripoli
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How many Marines were killed on the island of Iwo Jima?
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Approx. 5,931 Marines
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How many Marines died on the first day at Iwo Jima?
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Approx. 2,500 Marines
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Of the six Americans pictured raising the flag over Mt. Suribachi, how many left the island alive?
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Three
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How many Marines suffered casualties at Iwo Jima?
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26,000 Marines
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How many Japanese would become prisoners at Iwo Jima?
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Fewer than 200, the rest, almost 26,000, fought to their death.
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Who coined the phrase "Uncommon valor was a common virtue" on the island of Iwo Jima?
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Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
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Who said "The raising of that flag on Mt. Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years?
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Sec. of Navy James V. Forrestal
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Who took the picture of the flag raising on Mt. Suribachi?
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Joe Rosenthal
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How many Marines received the Medal of Honor during WWII?
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81 Marines
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How many Marines received the Medal of Honor for their heroic acts on the island of Iwo Jima?
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22 Marines
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The last offensive battle of W.W.II was?
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Okinawa
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How many Kamikaze planes were sent against our fleet at Okinawa?
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Approx. 1,900
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On Aug. 9, 1945 the B-29 "Enola Gay" released the first Atomic bomb on what city?
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Hiroshima
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How many Japanese were killed from the A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
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Approx. 70,000
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On Aug. 9, 1945 the second Atomic bomb was released on what city?
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Nagasaki
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How many Japanese were killed from the A-bomb dropped on Nagasaki?
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Approx. 40,000
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In W.W.II who stated "I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world?
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General Douglas MacArthur
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On what battleship did the Japanese surrender, ending W.W.II?
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The U.S.S. Missouri
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At the Chosin Reservoir who stated "So they've got us surrounded, good, now we can fire in any direction. The bastards won't get away this time!"?
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Colonel Chesty Puller
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Why were replacement Marines sent to Pickle Meadows, California before going into the Korean War?
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Cold weather training
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Of the 7,190 Americans taken prisoner during the Korean War, how many were Marines?
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227
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Marines have carried out more than _____ landings on foreign shores
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300
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The Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis," which appears on the Marine Corps emblem, is Latin for?
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Always Faithful
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The Marine Corps' mascot, an English bulldog named "Chesty," is named for which fine and brave Marine Corps officer?
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Lewis B. Puller
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Corporal Ira H. Hayes is remembered for participating in the famous flag raising on?
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Mount Suribachi
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In New Providence, Bahamas, what was the name of the fort that was taken without a shot?
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Fort Montaque
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How many Marines comprised the war party in Tripoli?
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Seven
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After the attack on Pearl Harbor, what two islands were invaded by the Japanese?
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Guam and Wake
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When did the Japanese officially surrender?
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2 September, 1945
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In Vietnam why was it important to take hills 881 North and South?
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To deny the North Vietnamese control of the Quang Tri province and Khe Sanh
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What was the name of the operation that involved the protecting of rice crops from Guerrillas?
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Harvest Moon
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What three battles comprised the three crosses of war in World War I?
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Belleau Wood, Mont Blanc, and Soissons
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What was the name of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
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Fat Boy
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Name the conflicts that occurred since World War II?
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Korea, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Iran, Lebanan, Grenada, SS Mayaguez
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Name the only Marine to win Five Navy Crosses?
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Lieutenant General Louis "Chesty" Puller
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What was the first American outpost to fall to the Japanese?
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Guam
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How long were the hostages held in the American embassy in Tehran, Iran?
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444 Days
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Where was the first amphibious assault after World War II?
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Inchon, Korea
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What landing craft vehicle is used to transport Marines on land and sea?
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LVTP-7
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In the battle of Belleau Wood a French officer advised Captain Lloyd Williams that he too should withdraw, what was Williams reply?
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"Retreat, Hell! We just got here!"
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What was Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Gale convicted of in his court martial in October 1820?
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Conduct unbecoming to an officer
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In what war were the most Marines killed and died of wounds?
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World War II (1941-1945)- 19,733 Marines Killed
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In what war were the most Marines wounded in action?
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Southeast Asia (1961-1975)- 88,591 Marines wounded
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In what war did the Marines have the most Casualties, all causes?
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Southeast Asia (1961-1975)- 103,255 Casualties, all causes
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Who officially recognized Scarlet and Gold as the official Marine Corps colors?
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General John A. Lejeune
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