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1 By an act of the Continental congress, the United States Marine Corps became a regular branch of our country's service when?
November 10, 1775
Marine Corps Birthday
Who established the United States Marine Corps?
Captain Samuel Nicholas
Where was the United States Marine Corps established?
Tun Tavern, PA
Who was the proprietor of the tavern?
Peg Mullen, Robert Mullen's wife
Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter?
Robert Mullen
The Marine Corps as it exists today, was formed when?
July 11, 1798
What is the symbol of the United States Marine Corps?
The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor
What does each symbol of the Eagle, Globe and Anchor stand for?
A. The Eagle- recognizes our nation
B. The Globe- recognizes our worldwide service
C. The Anchor- recognizes our naval traditions
The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor was adopted when?
1868
Who adopted the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor?
Brig. General Jacob Zealin, 7th Commandant, USMC
The term Leatherneck comes from where?
From when the Marines wore a leather strap to protect their neck from enemy swords, from 1798-1880
What is the Marine Corps motto?
"Semper Fidelis"
What was the Marine Corps motto before "Semper Fidelis"?
"By land, by sea"
When was the Marine corps motto changed to "Semper Fidelis"?
1880
Where do Marines get the nickname "Devil Dog" from?
From the battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918
Who was the first Marine corps aviator?
Lieutenant Alfred A. Cunningham, in 1912
Who was the first woman Marine?
Opha M. Johnson, on August 13, 1918
Who was the first Marine helicopter pilot to receive the Medal of Honor?
Major Stephen Pless
Who was the first Marine pilot to shoot down an enemy plane?
1st Lt. E. S. Brewer
Who was the first female Marine Warrant Officer?
CWO Ruth L. Wood
Who was the first Marine Officer to die in battle?
2nd Lt. John Fitzpatrick
Which Marine served the longest term as Commandant?
Archibald Henderson
How long did Archibald Henderson serve as Commandant?
38 years
How much time does a person have to dawn and clear the gas mask?
15 seconds
Which Commandant installed the office of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps?
The 21st Commandant, General Pate; in 1957
On Feb. 20, 1962, one of the Marine Corps' finest pilots manned the first capsule to orbit the earth. Who was it?
Lieutenant Colonel John H. Glenn
When was the dress blue uniform adopted?
On August 24, 1797
Who adopted the dress blue uniform?
Sec. of War James McHenry
The Mameluke sword was presented to who?
Lt. Presley N. O'Bannon
Who presented the Mameluke sword to Lt. Presley O'Bannon?
The Pasha of Tripoli
How many Marines were killed on the island of Iwo Jima?
Approx. 5,931 Marines
How many Marines died on the first day at Iwo Jima?
Approx. 2,500 Marines
Of the six Americans pictured raising the flag over Mt. Suribachi, how many left the island alive?
Three
How many Marines suffered casualties at Iwo Jima?
26,000 Marines
How many Japanese would become prisoners at Iwo Jima?
Fewer than 200, the rest, almost 26,000, fought to their death.
Who coined the phrase "Uncommon valor was a common virtue" on the island of Iwo Jima?
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
Who said "The raising of that flag on Mt. Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years?
Sec. of Navy James V. Forrestal
Who took the picture of the flag raising on Mt. Suribachi?
Joe Rosenthal
How many Marines received the Medal of Honor during WWII?
81 Marines
How many Marines received the Medal of Honor for their heroic acts on the island of Iwo Jima?
22 Marines
The last offensive battle of W.W.II was?
Okinawa
How many Kamikaze planes were sent against our fleet at Okinawa?
Approx. 1,900
On Aug. 9, 1945 the B-29 "Enola Gay" released the first Atomic bomb on what city?
Hiroshima
How many Japanese were killed from the A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
Approx. 70,000
On Aug. 9, 1945 the second Atomic bomb was released on what city?
Nagasaki
How many Japanese were killed from the A-bomb dropped on Nagasaki?
Approx. 40,000
In W.W.II who stated "I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world?
General Douglas MacArthur
On what battleship did the Japanese surrender, ending W.W.II?
The U.S.S. Missouri
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!"?
Colonel Chesty Puller
Why were replacement Marines sent to Pickle Meadows, California before going into the Korean War?
Cold weather training
Of the 7,190 Americans taken prisoner during the Korean War, how many were Marines?
227
Marines have carried out more than _____ landings on foreign shores
300
The Marine Corps motto "Semper Fidelis," which appears on the Marine Corps emblem, is Latin for?
Always Faithful
The Marine Corps' mascot, an English bulldog named "Chesty," is named for which fine and brave Marine Corps officer?
Lewis B. Puller
Corporal Ira H. Hayes is remembered for participating in the famous flag raising on?
Mount Suribachi
In New Providence, Bahamas, what was the name of the fort that was taken without a shot?
Fort Montaque
How many Marines comprised the war party in Tripoli?
Seven
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, what two islands were invaded by the Japanese?
Guam and Wake
When did the Japanese officially surrender?
2 September, 1945
In Vietnam why was it important to take hills 881 North and South?
To deny the North Vietnamese control of the Quang Tri province and Khe Sanh
What was the name of the operation that involved the protecting of rice crops from Guerrillas?
Harvest Moon
What three battles comprised the three crosses of war in World War I?
Belleau Wood, Mont Blanc, and Soissons
What was the name of the bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
Fat Boy
Name the conflicts that occurred since World War II?
Korea, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Iran, Lebanan, Grenada, SS Mayaguez
Name the only Marine to win Five Navy Crosses?
Lieutenant General Louis "Chesty" Puller
What was the first American outpost to fall to the Japanese?
Guam
How long were the hostages held in the American embassy in Tehran, Iran?
444 Days
Where was the first amphibious assault after World War II?
Inchon, Korea
What landing craft vehicle is used to transport Marines on land and sea?
LVTP-7
In the battle of Belleau Wood a French officer advised Captain Lloyd Williams that he too should withdraw, what was Williams reply?
"Retreat, Hell! We just got here!"
What was Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Gale convicted of in his court martial in October 1820?
Conduct unbecoming to an officer
In what war were the most Marines killed and died of wounds?
World War II (1941-1945)- 19,733 Marines Killed
In what war were the most Marines wounded in action?
Southeast Asia (1961-1975)- 88,591 Marines wounded
In what war did the Marines have the most Casualties, all causes?
Southeast Asia (1961-1975)- 103,255 Casualties, all causes
Who officially recognized Scarlet and Gold as the official Marine Corps colors?
General John A. Lejeune