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Discuss what significant events occurred during 1900 in Marine Corps history.
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In support of foreign policy, Marines from ships on the Asiatic station defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. The Marines were part of a multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarter against attack. This small defense force held out against the Boxers until a relief force was able to reach Peking and end the rebellion.
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Boxer Rebellion
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Discuss what significant events occurred during 1913 in Marine Corps history.
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The Marine Corps established its aviation unit. Marine Major Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot.
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aviation
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Discuss what significant events occurred during 1917 in Marine Corps history.
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Marines landed as part of the American force in France. Marines, participating in eight distinct operations, distinguished themselves and were awarded a number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere still worn by members of the 5th and 6th Marines.
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France
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Discuss what significant events occurred during 1933 in Marine Corps history.
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The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine Force, formally establishing the "command and administrative relations" between the Fleet and the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps Equipment Board was established at Quantico, Virginia, and the Marines began to devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing operations and expeditionary service.
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Fleet Marine Force
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Discuss what significant events occurred during 1965 in Marine Corps history.
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Marines landed in South Vietnam, which committed the Marine Corps to the longest war in its history. Marines conducted numerous large-scale offensive operations throughout the course of the war, as well as participating in the pacification program designed to win the support of the local populace. Also, in response to an attempted coup of the local government, Marines landed in the Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens. The Marines formed the core of a multinational force that quickly restored the peace.
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Vietnam
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Discuss what significant events occurred during 1982 in Marine Corps history.
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Marines deployed to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in an effort to restore peace and order to this war-torn country. This action further displayed the Marine concept of a "Force in Readiness." On 23 October 1983, a suicide truck bomb attack on the headquaraters building killed 241 Americans and wounded 70 others. The last Marine unit withdrew in July of 1984.
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Lebanon
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Discuss what significant events occurred during 1991 in Marine Corps history.
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Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi government refused to comply with United Nations resolutions. Marine aviation was heavily used when the air phase commenced in January of 1991. When massive bombing failed to dislodge Iraqi forces, Marine ground forces swept into Kuwait and liberated the country, causing severe damage to the Iraqi military capability.
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Operation Desert Storm
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