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10 November 1775
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Marine Corps was created in TUN Tavern in Philadelphia by the Continental Congress. Two Battalions were created.
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Captain Samuel Nicholas
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The first commander of the first two battalions. Traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps
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1776
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First Marine Landing took place during the Revolutionary War at New Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies
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Leatherneck
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Stiff leather stock was worn around the neck. |
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1805 |
Marines stormed the Barbary Pirates' Stronghold at Burma on the "Shores of Tripoli" First time the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere
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1847
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Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" during the battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. Marines also helped take California
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1859
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Under the command of Army Colonel Robert E. Lee, Marines Stormed the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt led by the Abolitionist John Brown
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1868
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The Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an eagle, a globe, and an anchor. Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant, Modified the British (Royal) Marine emblem. The globe and anchor signifies worldwide service and sea traditions. the spread eagle is a symbol of the Nation itself
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1883 |
The official motto of the Marine Corps, "Semer Fidelis" was adopted
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1900
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Marines from ships on the Asiatic station defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion.
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1913
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The Marine Corps established its aviation unit
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Major Alfred A. Cunningham
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The first Marine Corps pilot
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1917
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Marines landed as part of the American force in France. Participated in 8 distinct operations, distinguished themselves and were awarded a number of decorations.
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1933
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The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force. The Marine Corps Equipment Board was established in Quantico VA.
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1965 |
Marines landed in South Vietnam, Which committed the Marine Corps the longest war in it history. A pacification program was designed to win the support of the local populace and in response to an attempted coup of the local government. Marines also landed in the Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect US citizens. Marines formed the core of a multinational force that quickly restored peace.
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1982
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Marines Deployed to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in an effort to restore peace and order to this war-torn country.
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23 October 1982
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A suicide truck bomb attack on the headquarters building killed 241 Americans and wounded 70 others. the last Marine unit withdrew in July of 1984
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1991
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Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi Government refused to comply with United Nations resolutions. Marine aviation was heavily used when the air phase commenced in
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2001
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Marine units deployed to the Arabian Sea and in November 2001 set up a forward operating command in southern Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. On November 25th the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Afghanistan
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2003
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31 March Operation Iraqi Freedom was launched. demolished Saddam Hussein and his Baath political party's government in a matter of three weeks
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Battle of Nasiriyah
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23-29 March 2003 2D Marine Expeditionary Brigade (task Force Tarawa)- First Major Battle of the Iraqi War; Marines were tasked with capturing two out of three key bridges over the Euphrates |
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31 March 2004
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Iraqi Insurgents in Falluja ambushed a convoy containing 4 American private military contractors from Blackwater. |
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April 2004
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Coalition Forces fought the first battle of Falluja, "Operation Vigilant Resolve", to capture or kill insurgent elements considered responsible for the deaths of the Blackwater Security Team. Iraqi government requested that control of the city be turned over to an Iraqi -run local security force which stockpiled weapons and built complex defenses across the city
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07 November 2004
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"Operation Phantom Fury" was launched to recapture the city of Falluja which resulted with the death of over 1350 insurgents, 95 American troops dead and 560 wounded. Bloodiest Battle of the Iraq war |
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