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1775

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-The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which "raised two battalions of Marines."

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who was the first commandant?

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Captain Samuel Nicholas

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how many bn did capt nicholas command?

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2

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when did the marine corps became part of dept of the navy?

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1834

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1776

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-The first Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War
-Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies

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Leatherneck.

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The uniform of the day had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck

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1805

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-Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold at Burma on the "Shores of Tripoli." Marines raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere.

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1847

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- During the Mexican War, 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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Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. Army, Marines stormed the United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead by 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

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who was brigadier general jacob zeilin, 7th commandant?

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modified the British (Royal) Marine emblem to depict the Marines as both American and maritime.

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globe

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world wide

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eagle

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nation

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anchor

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sea traditions

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1883

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“Semper Fidelis,” (Latin for “Always Faithful”) was adopted

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1900

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In support of foreign policy, 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. Marine Major Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot.

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1917

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-Marines landed as part of the American force in France
-Marines, participating in eight distinct operations, distinguished themselves and were awarded a number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere still worn by members of the 5th and 6th Marines.

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1933

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The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force, formally establishing the "command and administrative relations" between the Fleet and the Marine Corps
-was established at Quantico, Virginia, and Marines began to devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing operations and expeditionary service.

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1965

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-Marines landed in South Vietnam, which committed the Marine Corps to the longest war in its history
-, Marines landed in the Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens.

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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
-On 23 October 1983, 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 ground forces swept into Kuwait and liberated the country, causing severe damage to the Iraqi military capability

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The Battle of Belleu Wood

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-Marines fought one of their greatest battles in history at Belleau Wood, France during World War I
-Marines helped to crush a German offensive at Belleau Wood that threatened Paris
-the French renamed the area "the Wood of the Brigade of Marines."
-Marine's ferocious fighting ability, German troops called their new enemy "Teufelhunden" or "Devil dogs," a nickname in which Marines share pride.

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The Battle of Guadalcanal

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-7 August 1942, the 1st Marine Division landed on the beaches of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands and launched the first United States land offensive of World War II
-This battle marked the first combat test of the new amphibious doctrine, and also provided a crucial turning point of the war in the Pacific by providing a base to launch further invasions of Japanese-held islands
-Amphibious landings followed on the remaining Solomon Islands including New Georgia, Choiseul (Feint), and Bougainville.

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The Battle of Tarawa

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-The Gilbert Islands were the first in the line of advance for the offensive in the Central Pacific. The prime objective was the Tarawa Atoll and Betio Island which had been fortified to the point that the Japanese commander proclaimed that it would take a million Americans 100 years to conquer it
-On 20 November 1943, Marines landed and secured the island within 76 hours, but paid a heavy price in doing so. Because of an extended reef, landing craft could not cross it and Marines were offloaded hundreds of yards from the beaches. This led to heavy losses from enemy fire. Additionally, many Marines drowned while attempting to wade ashore.

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The Battle of Mariana Islands

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-Due to the need for airfields by the Air Force and advanced bases for the Navy, the Marianas were invaded.
-Landings on the islands of Saipan, Guam, and Tinian accomplished this
-During June and July of 1943, Lieutenant General Holland M. Smith led a combined invasion force of Marines and soldiers that totaled over 136,000
-greatest number of troops up to that time to operate in the field under Marine command.

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The Battle of Iwo Jima

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-19 February 1945, Marines landed on Iwo Jima in what was the largest all-Marine battle in history
-also the bloodiest in Marine Corps history. The Marine Corps suffered over 23,300 casualties
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. Of the savage battle, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz said

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-"Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.”

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The Battle of Chosin Reservior

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-After pushing far into North Korea during November of 1950, Marines were cut off after the Chinese Communist Forces entered the war.
-. Despite facing a 10-division force sent to annihilate them, Marines smashed seven enemy divisions in their march from the Chosin Reservoir
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The Battle of Hue City

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-During the Vietnamese holiday of Tet in January of 1968, Communist forces launched a surprise offensive by infiltrating large numbers of their troops into the major population centers of Hue City, South Vietnam
-The city was secured on 25 February 1968.