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16 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?
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Nov 10th, 1775
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Who established the USMC?
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Capt. Samuel Nicholas
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Where was the USMC established?
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Tun Tavern, PA
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Who was the proprietor of the tavern?
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Peg Mullen, Robert Mullen's wife
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Who was the 1st Marine Corps recruiter?
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Robert Mullen
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When was the Marine Corps, as it exists today, formed?
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July 11th, 1798
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What is the symbol of the USMC?
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The Eagle, Globe & Anchor
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What does the Eagle, Globe and Anchor each symbolize?
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Eagle: our nation
Globe: Worldwide service Anchor: Naval traditions |
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When was the EGA adopted?
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1868
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Who adopted the EGA?
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Brig. Gen. Jacob Zeilin, 7th commandant
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Where does the term "Leatherneck" come from?
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From 1798-1880, Marines wore a leather strap to protect their neck from enemy swords.
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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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Where does the term "Devil Dog" come from?
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In WWI, the Battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918. The Germans refurred to the marines as "Teufelhunden"-the fierce fighting dogs of legendary history.
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Who was the 1st Marine Corps aviator?
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A.A. Cunningham, in 1912
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