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1775
The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which “raised 2 battalions of Marines”.
Captain Samuel Nicholas became the commander of these 2 battalions and is traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Marine Corps came alive
1776
The first marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War.
Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and supplies.
The uniform of the day had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck, this the nickname “Leatherneck”.
Leatherneck
1805
Marines stormed the Barbary pirates’ stronghold at Burma on the “Shores of Tripoli”.
Marines raised the “Stars and Stripes” for the first time in the eastern hemisphere.
“Stars and Stripes”
1834
The Marines were organized under the Department of the Navy (DON).
1847
During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the “Halls of Montezuma” during the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City.
Marines were the first United States troops to enter the capital.
Marines also helped take California.
Mexicans went to heaven
1859
Under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. Army, Marines stormed the United States arsenal at Harper’s Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead by abolitionist John Brown.
1868
The Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an Eagle, a Globe, and an Anchor.
Brigadier General Jacob Zeillin, 7th Commandant, modified the British (Royal) Marine emblem to depict the Marines as both American and maritime.
The globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions.
The spread eagle is a symbol of the Nation itself.
E-G-A is great
1883
The official motto of the Marine Corps, “Semper Fidelis”, (Latin for “Always Faithful”) was adopted.
“Semper Fi”
1900
In support of foreign policy, Marines defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion.
The Marines were part of a multinational defense force.
This small defense force help out against the Boxers until a relief force was able to reach Peking and end the rebellion.
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1912
The Marine Corps establishes its Aviation Unit.
Marine Major, Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot.
His first solo flight (1stLt at the time) occurred on 1 August 1912.
Major A
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