Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
41 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
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 |
|
|
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 Tun Tavern? |
Peg Mullen, Robert Mullen's wife |
|
|
Who was the first Marine 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 recognize? |
The Eagle- recognizes our nation The Globe- recognizes our worldwide service The Anchor- recognizes our naval traditions |
|
|
The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor was adopted when? |
1868 |
|
|
Who adopted the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor? |
Brigadier 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? |
A. A. Cunningham, in 1912 |
|
|
Who was the first woman Marine? |
Opha M. Johnson, on August 13,1918 |
|
|
Who was the first Marine helo pilot to receive the MOH? |
Major Steven Pless |
|
|
Who was the first Marine pilot to shoot down an enemy plane? |
1stLt 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? |
Captain John Fitzpatrick |
|
|
Which Marine served the longest 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 a gas mask? |
15 seconds |
|
|
Which Commandant installed the office of Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps? |
The 21st Commandant, General Pate; in 1957 |
|
|
On February 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? |
Secretary 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? |
Approximately 5,931 Marines |
|
|
How many Marines died on the first day at Iwo Jima? |
Approximately 2,500 Marines |
|
|
Of the six Americans picture 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 the flag on Mt. Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years?" |
Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal |
|
|
Who took the picture of the flag raising on Mt. Suribachi? |
Joe Rosenthal |
|
|
How many Marines recieved the Medal of Honor during WW2? |
81 Marines |
|
|
How many Marines recieved the Medal of Honor for their heroic acts on the island of Iwo Jima? |
22 Marines |
|
|
The last offensive battle of WW2 was? |
Okinawa |
