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74 Cards in this Set
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When was the Eagle Globe and Anchor adopted?
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1868
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Why are marines commonly called "Leathernecks"?
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B/c the United States Marines wore a black leather stock from 1798 to 1880.
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Who was presented with the first Marine Corp Officers Sword?
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Lieutenant Presley N. O'Bannon
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What did the Marine Corp Officer's sword symoblize?
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The exploits of O'Bannon and his Marines on the shores of Tripoli in 1805.
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Where was the first American Flag raising in the Old World?
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Tripoli
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When did American Colonial Marines come into existence?
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Early in the year of 1740.
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How many regiments of Marines were raised in the American Colonies?
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3 Regiments of Marines
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Who was the first American Marine Commadant?
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Alexander Spotswood
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When was the American Marines formed into a single regiment of 4 battalions under the command of Colonel William Gooch?
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June 7, 1740
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When was the United States Marine Corp recognized as a official branch of service?
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November 10th, 1775
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What is November 10th, 1775 commonly reffered to as?
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Marine Corp Birthday
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When was the United States Marine Corp, as it exists today formed?
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July, 11, 1798
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In waht year did the United States Marines supress a mutiney in the Massachusetss State Prison?
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1833
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When were the famous blue uniforms of the Marine Corp authorized and who authorized them?
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Secretary of War James McHenry, on August 24, 1797
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When did the Marine Corp blue uniform with red trimming get replaced?
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July 4, 1834
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When was the grass green uniforms introduced into the marine corp, and how long did they last?
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They were introduced on July 4, 1834. They lasted about 60 years.
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What actions did Marine partake in the civil war?
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Marines took a active role in important naval operations. They also took a part in a number of land engagments including the fight on July 21, 1861.
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What battle occured on July 21, 1861?
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The battle of "Bull Run"
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When did the Boxer Rebellion occur?
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The summer of 1900
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What battles did Marines participate in during WWI?
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Battles of Belleau Wood, Soissons, St. Mihiel, Blanc Mont Ridge, and the Argonne.
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From what battle did Marine earn the title "teufelhunden"
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Belleau Wood in June 1918.
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Why did the marines earn the nickname "teufelhunden"?
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B/c the Marines fought with such ferocity that the Germans refered to them as "Devil Dogs".
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Who was in charge of the Marine aviation units in WWI?
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Major Alfred A. Cunningham
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Who became the first Marine Corp aviator and what year did this occur?
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Major Alfred A. Cunningham in 1912.
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How many marine bombing missions were flown in WWI?
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57
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How many pounds of explosives were dropped from Marine Corp bombers in WWI?
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52,000 lbs
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Who was the first women Marine?
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Opha M. Johnson
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When did Opha M. Johnson enlist?
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August 13, 1918
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WHen did the Secretary of the Navy grant the auhtority to enroll women in the Marine Corps Reserve for clerical duty?
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August 12, 1918
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How many women enlisted in WWI?
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305
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When was the Women's Reserve activated?
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WWI
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How many officers and enlisted women were there by June 1944?
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1,000 female officers, and 18,000 enlisted females.
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When were women completely integrated into the regular Corps?
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1948
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In what years were Marines in Haiti, and why were they there?
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1915-1934, to supress banditry.
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IN what years was the bandit element in Nicaragua fought?
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1927-1932
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Whats important about marines fighting in Nicaragua?
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It was the first evidence of the development of the famous Marine "air-ground team", furthermore cargo resupply by aircraft were also used for the first time.
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Why did Marines operate in china in the years of 1911 and 1912?
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To protect Americans during the overthrow of the Manchu Dynasty.
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When did the Fleet Marine Force come into being as an integral part of the United States Fleet?
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1933
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Who was in charge of the 2,00 Marines that were serving in China and the Philippines?
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the Commander in Chief of the Asiatic Fleet
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When were Marines withdrawn from China?
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When the attack at Pearl Harbor occured.
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When was the First Marine Division sent to New Zealand, and on what date?
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New Zealand, in June of 1942
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How many days did it take for Marines to wipe out enemy resistance on Tarawa?
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4
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When did the First Divison of Marines secure a major portion of Palaus?
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October 16
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Why was it neccesary to secure the island of Iwo Jima?
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To provide fighter protection for the B-29 bombers based in the Marianas and at the same time eliminate the enemy's air base for attacks on the "Superforts".
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On what date did marines storm the beaches of Iwo-Jima?
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February 19, 1945
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Who photographed the 1st flag raising of Iwo-Jima?
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Technical Sergeant Louis Lowery.
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Who photographed the 2nd flag raising of Iwo-Jima?
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Joe Rosenthal
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How many men were depicated in the 2nd flag raising photo, and what were there names and branch of service?
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5 men, Sergeant Strank *USMC*, Corporal Block *USMC*, Private First Class Hayes *USMC*, Private First Class Sousley *USMC*, and Pharmacist's Mate Second Class John H. Bradley *Navy*
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When did the Marines capture Motoyama village?
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Feb 28
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What Marine Divisions invaded Okinawa?
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First, Second, and the Sixth Marine Divions.
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What Marine Divisions formed the III Amphibiuos Corps?
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First, Second, and the Sixth Marine Divions.
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When did Marines land at Okinawa?
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April 1, 1945
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What was the last campaign of WWII?
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Okinawa
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How many close air support sorties were flown during the Okinawa campaign?
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More than 14,000
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How many Divisions and Air Wings did the Marine Corps have in 1945?
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6 Divisions and 5 Aircraft Wings
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What Marine Corps divisions were deactivated after WWII?
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The Third and the Forth
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What Aircraft Wings were decommissioned?
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Third, Fourth, and Ninth Wings
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In what year did the last Marine Corps units leave China?
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1949
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What did the National Security Act of 1947 state?
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That the Navy would also remain the governmental custodian of the Marine Corps.
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Who established in the Marine Corps Women's Reserve, and when was it established?
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Major Ruth Cheney Streeter, 1943.
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What was the last rank Ruth Cheney reached?
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Colonel
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What allowed women the right to join the Marien Corps, and when was it mandated?
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Women's Armed Services Integration Act, June 12, 1948
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Who succeeded Colonel Streeter, and what date did this occur?
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Colonel Katherine A. Towle, December of 1945.
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Who was the first Director of Women Marines?
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Colonel Katherine A. Towle
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How many Women Marines were on active duty during the beginning of the Korean War?
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Less than 600
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During what war did more professional opportuniteis usch as career schools and overseas assignments become available for women in the Marine Corp?
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Vietnam
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In what year was the Office of the Director of Women Marines disestablished?
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1977
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Who was the last Director of Women Marines?
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Colonel Margaret A. Brewer
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How Marines were there in 1948?
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80,000 enlisted men and 7,000 officers
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In what year were the Marine Corps Schools at Quantico reorganized into two major subdivions?
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1950
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What were the two major subdivions of the Marine Corps Schools at Quantico?
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The Marine Corps Education Center, and the Landing Force Development Center.
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By the end of WWII, how many Marines were there?
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485,833
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How many memembers of the Marine Corps were African American by the end fo WWII?
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19,168
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Who were the 2 first African American Marines?
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Alfred Master and George Thompson
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