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21 Cards in this Set
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By an act of the Continental congress, the USMC became a regular branch of our country’s service when? |
November 10, 1775 |
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Who established the USMC? |
Capt. Samuel Nicholas |
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Where was the USMC established? |
Tun Tavern, PA |
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Who was the proprietor of the Tavern? |
Peg Mullen |
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Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter? |
Robert Mullen |
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The USMC as it exists today, was formed when? |
July 11, 1798 |
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What is the symbol of the USMC? |
EGA |
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What does each symbol of the EGA recognize? |
Eagle- our nation Globe- our worldwide service Anchor- our naval traditions |
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When was the EGA adopted? |
1868 |
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Who adopted the EGA? |
Brigadier General Jacob Zealin, 7th Commandant, USMC |
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The term Leatherneck comes from where? |
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? |
“Semper Fidelis” Always Faithful |
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What was the Marine Corps motto before “Semper Fidelis”? |
“By land, by sea” |
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When was the Marine Corps motto changed to “Semper Fidelis”? |
1880 |
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Where do Marines get the nickname “Devil Dog” from? |
From the battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918 |
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Where do Marines get the nickname “Devil Dog” from? |
From the battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918 |
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Who was the first Marine Corps aviator? |
A. A. Cunningham, in 1912 |
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Who was the first woman Marine? |
Opha May Johnson, August 13, 1918 |
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Who was the first Marine help pilot to receive the Medal of Honor? |
Major Stephen Pless |
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Who was the first Marine pilot to shoot down an enemy plane? |
1st LT. E. S. Brewer |
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Who was the first female Marine Warrant Officer? |
CWO Ruth L. Wood |
