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16 Cards in this Set
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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 10th, 1775 |
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Who established the United States Marine Corps? |
Captain Samuel Nicholas |
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Where was the United States Marine Corps established? |
Tun Tavern, PA |
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Who was the proprietor of the tavern? |
Peg Mullen, Robert Mullen's wife |
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Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter? |
Robert Mullen |
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The Marine Corps as it exists today, was formed when? |
July 11th, 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 recognize? |
The Globe - recognizes our worldwide service 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? |
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"? |
By land, by sea |
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When was the Marine Corps motto changed to "Semper Fidelis"?
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1883 |
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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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At the time: 1st Lt A. A. Cunningham, 1912 |
