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What significant events occurred during 1775 in Marine Corps history?
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1775 - 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." Captain Samuel Nicholas became the commander of these two battalions and is traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps. In 1834, the Marines came under the Department of the Navy. The National Security Act of 1947, amended in 1952, states the present structure.
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Tun Tavern
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What significant events occurred during 1776 in Marine Corps history?
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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. The uniform of the day had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck, thus the nickname "Leatherneck".
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Leatherneck
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What significant events occurred during 1805 in Marine Corps history?
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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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"Shores of Tripoli"
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What significant events occurred during 1847 in Marine Corps history?
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During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of Moctezuma" during the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. The royal palace fell to invading Marines, who were among the first United States troops to enter the capital. Marines also helped take California.
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"Halls of Montezuma"
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What significant events occurred during 1859 in Marine Corps history?
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Under the command of 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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Harper's Ferry
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What significant events occurred during 1868 in Marine Corps history?
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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 to depict the Marines as both American and maritime. The globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions. The spread eagle is a symbol of the Nation itself.
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globe, anchor, and eagle
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What significant events occurred during 1883 in Marine Corps history?
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The official motto of the Mrine Corps, "Semper Fidelis," (Latin for "Always Faithful") was adopted. The phrase is more commonly heard as its abbreviation, "Semper Fi".
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Semper Fi
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