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When is the Marine Corps birthday?
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November 10, 1775
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Who established the United States Marine Corps?
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Captain Samuel Nicholas
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Where was the United States Marine Corps established
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Tun Tavern, PA
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Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter?
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Robert Mullen
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The Marine Corps as it exists today, was formed when?
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July 11, 1798
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What is the symbol of the United States Marine Corps?
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The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor
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What does the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor represent?
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Eagle: recognizes our nation
Globe: recognizes our worldwide service Anchor: recognizes our naval traditions |
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The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor was adopted when?
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1868
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Who adopted the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor?
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Brig. General Jacob Zealin, 7th Commandant, USMC
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The term "Leatherneck" comes from where?
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From when the Marines wore a leather strap to protect their neck from enemy swords, from 1798-1880
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What is the Marine Corps motto?
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Semper Fidelis
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What was the Marine Corps motto before Semper Fidelis?
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By land, by sea
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When was the Marine corps motto changed to Semper Fidelis?
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1880
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Who was the first female Marine?
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Opha May Johnson, on August 13, 1918
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Who was the first Marine helo pilot to receive the Medal of Honor?
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Major Stephen Pless
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Who was the first marine pilot to shoot down an enemy plane?
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1st Lt. E. S. Brewer
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Who was the first female Marine Warrant Officer?
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CWO Ruth L. Wood
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Who was the first Marine Officer to die in battle?
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Captain John Fitzpatrick
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Which Marine served the longest term as Commandant?
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Archibald Henderson
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How long did Archibald Henderson serve as Commandant?
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38 years
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How much time does a person have to dawn and clear the gas mask?
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15 seconds
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Which Commandant installed the office of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?
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The 21st Commandant, General Pate, in 1957
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On Feb. 20, 1962, one of the Marine Corps' finest pilots manned the first capsule to orbit the Earth. Who was it?
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Lieutenant Colonel, John H. Glenn
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When was the dress blue uniform adopted?
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August 24, 1797
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Who adopted the dress blue uniform?
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Sec. of War James McHenry
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The Mameluke sword was presented to who?
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LT. Presley N. O'Bannon
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Who presented the Mameluke Sword to Lt. Presley N. O'Bannon?
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The Pasha of Tripoli
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How many Marines were killed on the island of Iwo Jima?
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Approx. 5,931
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How many Marines died on the first day of Iwo Jima?
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Approx. 2,500
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Of the six Americans pictured raising the flag over Mt. Suribachi, how many left the island alive?
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Three
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How many Marines suffered casualites at Iwo Jima?
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Approx. 26,000
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How many Japanese would become prisoners at Iwo Jima?
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Fewer than 200, the rest, almost 26,000, faught to their death
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Who coined the phrase "Uncommon valor was a common virtue" on the island of Iwo Jima?
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Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
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Who said "The raising of the flag on Mt. Surabachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years?"
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Sec. of Navy James V. Forrestal
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Who took the picture of the flag raising on Mt. Suribachi?
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Joe Rosenthal
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How many Marines recieved the Medal of Honor during WWII?
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81 Marines
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How many Marines recieved the Medal of Honor for their heroic acts on the island of Iwa Jima?
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22 Marines
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The last offensive battle of WWII was?
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Okinawa
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How many Kamikaze planes were sent against our fleet at Okinawa?
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Approx. 1,900
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On Aug. 9, 1945, the B-29 "Enola Gay" released the first Atomic bomb on what city?
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Hiroshima
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How many Japanese were killed from the A-Bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
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Approx. 70,000
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How many Japanese were killed from the A-Bomb dropped on Nagasaki?
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Approx. 40,000
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In WWII who stated "I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world?"
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General Douglas MacArthur
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On what battleship did the Japanese surrender, ending WWII?
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The U.S.S. Missouri
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At the Chosin Reservoir who stated "So they've got us surrounded, good, now we can fire in any direction. The bastards won't get away this time!"?
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Colonel Chesty Puller
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Why were replacement Marines sent to Pickle Meadows, California before going into the Korean War?
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Cold Weather Training
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Of the 7,190 Americans taken prisoner during the Korean War, how many were Marines?
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227
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Marines have carried out more then____ landings on foreign shores.
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300
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The Marine Corps' motto "Semper Fidelis" means what?
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Always Faithful
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The Marine Corps' mascot, an English bulldog named "Chesty", is named for which fine and brave Marine Corps officer?
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Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller
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Corporal Ira H. Hayes is remembered for participating in the famous flag raising on?
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Mount Suribachi
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In New Providence, Bahamas, what was the name of the fort that was taken without a shot?
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Fort Montaque
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How many Marines comprised the war party in Tripoli?
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Seven
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After the attack on Pearl Harbor, what two islands were invaded by the Japanese?
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Guam and Wake
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When did the Japanese officially surrender?
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September 2, 1945
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In Vietnam why was it important to take hills 881 North and South?
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To deny the North Vietnamese control of the Quang Tri province and Khe Sanh
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What was the name of the operation that involved the protecting of rice crops from Guerrillas?
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Operation Harvest Moon
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What three battles comprised the three crosses of war in WWI?
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Belleau Wood, Mont Blanc, and Soissons
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What was the name of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
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Fat Boy
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Name the conflicts that occured since WWII.
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Korea, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Iran, Lebanan, Grenada, and SS Mayaguez
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Name the only Marine to win five Navy Crosses.
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Lieutenant General Louis "Chesty" Puller
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What was the first American outpost to fall to the Japanese?
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Guam
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How long were the hostages held in the American embassy in Tehran, Iran?
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444 days
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Where was the first amphibious assault after WWII?
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Inchon, Korea
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What landing craft vehicle is used to transport Marines on land and sea?
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LVTP-7
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In the battle of Belleau Wood a French officer advised Captain Lloyd Williams that he too should withdraw. What was Williams reply?
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"Retreat, Hell! We just got here!"
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What was Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Gale convicted of in his court martial in October 1820?
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Conduct unbecoming to an officer
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In what war were the most Marines killed and died of wounds?
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WWII (1941-1945)-19,733
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In what war were the most Marines wounded in action?
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Southeast Asia (1961-1975)-88,591 wounded
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In what war did the Marines have the most Casualties, all causes?
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Southeast Asia (1961-1975)-103,255 Casualties
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Who officially recognized Scarlet and Gold as the official Marine Corps colors?
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General John A. Lejune
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Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps appointed by the president?
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William Ward Burrows
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What was the name of the plane that dropped the atom bomb on Nagasaki?
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Boxcar
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How many bombing Missions were flown in WWI?
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57
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What battle was the first seaborn assault against a coral Attoll?
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Tarawa
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Whose Marines wore red uniforms that are commemorated by the red piping on the dress blue uniform?
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John Paul Jones'
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Who is known as "The Grand Old Man" of the Marine Corps?
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Brigadier General Archibald Henderson
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What was the last amphibious operation of the Civil War?
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The capture of Fort Fisher, Virginia
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What units are authorized to wear the French Forregeare?
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Fifth and Sixth Marine Regiments and the Sixth Machine Gun Battalion
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Aside from a warning against chemical agents, what other standard NATO marker is RED with YELLOW Lettering?
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Chemical Minefield
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Who were the first two black Marines to enlist in the Marine Corps?
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Alfred Masters and George Thompson
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What was the purpose of operation Starlight in Vietnam?
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To deny the Vietnamese their sanctuaries along the coast
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What year was the Code of Conduct written?
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1955
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What happened on August 6, 1945
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The Atom Bomb was dropped on Hiroshima
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Who is the most decorated Marine in Marine Corps history?
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Lieutenant General Louis "Chesty" Puller
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What has a copyright dated 19 August, 1919?
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The Marine Corps Hymn
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What was the first unit to ever occupy Japanese soil?
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Fourth Marine Regiment
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What was the largest amphibious operation in the pacific?
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Okinawa
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Who was known as "Manilla John"?
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John Basilone
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Who are the United States Marines direct descendants of?
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The British Royal Marines
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Who was the only Marine relieved of the office as Commandant as a result of a court martial?
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Lt. Col. Anthony Gale
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Who was the first Marine to win the Medal of Honor?
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Corporal John Mackay
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What city was saved by the battle of Belleau Wood?
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Paris
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Who was the first Marine to loop a seaplane?
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Major Francis Evans
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Who was the first Marine to lead an Army division into battle?
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General John A. Lejeune
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Who was the first black Marine Officer?
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Frederick Branch
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What was the most successful regimental campaign of the Vietnam conflict?
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Operation Dewey Canyon
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What was the first medal ever awarded?
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The Purple Heart
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Where were Marines evacuated from in operation Eagle Pull?
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Cambodia
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In what battle did the United States defeat, for the first time, Communist Chinese Forces?
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The Chosin Reservior
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What was the name of the fortress taken in the Battle of Tripoli?
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The Fortress of Derna
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Who was the first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?
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Sergeant Major Wilbur Bestwick
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What incident sparked the war with Spain?
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The sinking of the U.S.S. Main
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What was Belleau Wood called after the battle of Belleau Wood?
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The Wood of the Marine Brigade
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What United States ship was captured in 1975 by Cambodians in International waters?
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S.S. Mayaguez
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What was established by the Marine Corps in July, 1798, the first of any of the services?
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The Marine Corps Band
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What developmental concept had its beginnings during The Spanish American War?
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The Seizure of Advance Naval Bases
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Who was the first General Officer in the Marine Corps?
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General Archibald Henderson
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Who won the Medal of Honor at Cuzco wells for shifting Naval gunfire?
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Sergeant John Quick
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Who was the first woman Marine General?
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Brigadier General Margaret Brewer
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Who authorized the Marine Corps to form?
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Continental Congress
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What two significant things did William Ward Burrows accomplish?
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He moved HQMC from Philadeophia to Washington D.C.
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Where did the Marines first land during the Spanish American War?
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Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
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What happened on December 7, 1941?
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The Japanese launched an attack on Pearl Harbor
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Who was the first enlisted pilot in the Marine Corps?
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Gunnery Sergeant Archie Paschel
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Where did Marines first use Vertical Envelopment?
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The Korean War
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What two operations removed Marines from Vietnam?
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Frequent Wind and Eagle Pull
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What incident was considered to have caused WWII?
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The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria
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Why was Tarawa so significant in the development of the amphibious doctrine?
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Marines had to wade 500 yards to shore because of tide
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Where did John Basilone win the Medal of Honor?
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Guadalcanal
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Where did Smedley Butler win his two Medals of Honor?
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Haiti and Vera Cruz
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The Battle of Bull Run in the North is known as what battle in the South?
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Manassas
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What Parallel was reinforced during the Korean War?
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The 38th Parallel
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Where did Dan Daley win his two Medals of Honor?
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Boxer Rebellion and Haiti
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What did Lieutenant Colonel Earl Ellis Do?
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He predicted the bombing of Pearl Harbor
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What was the first major American offensive of the Vietnam conflict?
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Operation Starlight
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Who commanded more troops than any Marine General?
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General Robert E. Cushman
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Who was the Senior Officer in the continental Marines?
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Captain Samuel Nicholas
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Who wrote on his hatch, "Have gone to Florida to fight the Indians, will be back when the war is over."?
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Archibald Henderson
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What does the red piping on the enlisted dress blues commemorate?
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John Paul Jones Marines Red Coats
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Who is known as the "Magnificent Bastards"?
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The Fourth Marine Regiment
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Who is known as the commandants own?
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The Marine Corps drum and Bugle Corps
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Why was the Quatrefoil originated?
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To distinguish officers from foe by sharpshooters in the ships riggings
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What were the first female Marines called?
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Marinettes
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What items were first used by marines in the Korean War?
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Helicopters and Flak Jackets
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What was the first offensive operation involving Marines in WWII?
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Guadalcanal
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What was the bloodiest battle of WWII fought by Marines?
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Tarawa
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Which historical incidents are commemorated in the opening lines of the Marines's Hymn?
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...Halls of Montezuma- Mexican War
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What is the oldest rank in the Marine Corps?
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Sergeant
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Who was the first Sergeant Major?
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Sergeant Major Summers
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Who was the first Medal of Honor recipient in Vietnam?
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Corporal Robert E. O'Malley
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Who designed the Marine Corps seal and when was it adopted?
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General Shepherd, 20th Commandant, in 1954 the President approved it
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Who was the first black General?
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Brigadier General Peterson
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How long did the "Grand Old Man", Archibald Henderson, serve in the Marine Corps?
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56 years
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What was the mission in the Marines first amphibious landing?
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Seize arms and ammunition for Gen. Washington's Army
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What is the birthdate of the Fleet Marine Force?
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1933
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What is considered the birthplace of close air support?
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Nicaragua (Banana Wars)
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Who wears the only red coat worn by American forces since the Revolutionary War?
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Any member of the Marine Corps Band
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