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10 Cards in this Set
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What happened in 1775?
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USMC was created on 10 November 1775 in the Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, PA
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What happened in 1776?
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The first Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War on New Providence Island, Bahamas
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What nickname did the Marines get at New Providence Island, Bahamas?
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Leathernecks, because of the stiff leather stock worn around their necks.
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What year did the Marines storm the beaches of Tripoli?
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1805, attacking the Barbary Pirates stronghold at Burma.
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What happened in 1847?
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Marines occupied the "Hall's of Montezuma" during the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City.
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What happened in 1859?
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Col. Robert E. Lee, the US Army and Marines stormed the arsenal at Harpers Ferry to put down a slave revolt led by abolitionist John Brown
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What year did the USMC adopt the EGA?
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1868
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Name the Brig. General responsible for the EGA.
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Brig. General Jacob Zelin
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What do the symbols on the EGA mean?
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Globe and Anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions. The Eagle is a symbol of the Nation.
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What year did the USMC adopt the motto "Semper Fidelis"?
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1883, commonly heard as "SEMPER FI"
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