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What is significant about 10 Nov 1775?
The United States Marine Corps Birthday!
What happend at Tun Tavern?
The Continental Congress met and "raised two battalions of Marines".
Who was Captain Samuel Nicholas?
Commander of the first two battalions, and considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps.
What year did the Marines come under the Department of the Navy?
1834
What is significant about 1776?
First Marine landing durring revolutionary war. Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies.
Where did the term "Leatherneck" come from?
In 1776 when the first Marine landing took place, the uniform of the day included a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck.
What is significant about 1805?
Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold at Burma on the "Shores of Tripoli."
Where did the Marines raise the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere?
On the Shores of Tripoli, Burma when they stormed the Barbary Pirates.
What is significant about 1847?
During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" durint the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City.
What is significant about 1859?
Marines stormed the United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry.
Who was in command when the Marines stormed the United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry in 1859?
Colonel Robert E. Lee U.S. Army.
Why did the Marines storm the arsenal at Harper's Ferry?
To put down an attempted slave revolt.
Who lead the attempted slave revolt at Harper's Ferry?
Abolitionist John Brown.
What is significant about 1868?
The Marine Corps adopted an emblem ythat consisted of an eagle, a globe and an anchor.
What role did Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin (7th Commandant) have in reference to the EGA?
He modified the British (Royal) Marine emblem to depict the Marines as both American and maritime.
What are the 3 parts of the EGA, and what do they signify?
The globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions, and the eagle is a symbol of the Nation itself.
What happend in 1883?
The official motto of the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis," was adopted.
What does "Semper Fidelis" mean?
Latin for "Always Faithful", also known as Semper Fi"
In 1900 Marines from ships on the Asiatic station defended the American Legation in Peking, China during what rebellion?
the Boxer Rebellion.
Durring the Boxer Rebellion what type of force were the Marines part of?
Multinational defense force.
When was the Marine Corps aviation unit established.
In 1913
Who was the first pilot of the Marine Corps aviation unit?
Marine Major Alfred A. Cunningham.
In 1917 Marines landed as part of the American force in France and participated in how many operations?
Eight
The Marines fighting with France in 1933 distinguished themselves and were awarded a number of decorations including the French Fourragere which is still worn by who?
Some 5th and 6th Marines.
What are the parts of the French Fourragere?
Braded rope worn around the shoulder, with hangman's noose on one end and metal spike on the other.
In 1933 the Marine Corps Equipment Voard was established at Quantico VA where they did what?
tested and developed materials for landing operations and expeditionary service.
In 1933 the Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force, formally establishing what?
the command and administrative relations between the Fleet and the Marine Corps.
When did the Marines land in South Vietnam?
1965
What does the "longest war in history" refer to?
The war in Vietnam.
Durring teh Vietnam War the Marines participated in the paacification program designed to do what?
Win the support of the local populace.
Why did Marines land in the Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens in 1965?
Because there was an attempted coup of teh local government.
In 1892 the Marines depoyed to what country? and why?
Lebanon, as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in an effort to restore peace and order to this war-torn country.