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1775
Marine Corps Came Alive - ✔✔The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in
Philadelphia Pennsylvania at Tuns Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress
whish "raised two battalions of Marines" Captain Samuel Nicholas became the
commander of these two battalions and is traditionally considered the first
Commandant of the Marine Corps.
1776
76 Leathernecks - ✔✔The First Marine Landing took place during the Revolutionary
War. Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas and Seized guns and
Supplies. The UOTD had a STIFF LEATHER STOCK that was worn around the neck,
thus the nickname "LEATHERNECK"
1805
05 Pirates - ✔✔Marines stormed the Barbary Pirates Stronghold at Burma on the
"Shores of Tripoli" Marines Raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first in the Eastern
Hemisphere.
1834
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,Navy's vvhore - ✔✔The Marines were organized Under the Department of the NAVY
(DON)
1847
47 y/o Mexican - ✔✔During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls Of
Montezuma" during the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. The Royal palace fell to
invading Marines, Who were among the first US Troops to enter the Capital.
PS- Marines also helped take Cali.
1859
59 Slaves for Robert E Lee - ✔✔Under the Command of COL Robert E. Lee,
US/ARMY/MARINES stormed the US arsenal at Harper's Ferry to put down an
attempted Slave revolt lead by Abolitionist John Brown.
1868
68 EGA is Great - ✔✔The Marine corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an EGA .
Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant, modified the British (royal) Marine
Emblem to depict the Marines A both American and Maritime.
---The Globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions.
---The Spread eagle is a symbol of the Nation Itself.
1883
83 Semper Fi - ✔✔The Official Motto of the Marine Corps " Semper Fidelis" (Latin for
"ALWAYS FAITHFUL") was adopted. The phrase is more commonly heard as its
abbreviation "SEMPER FI"
1900
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,00 China Boxer - ✔✔In support of the foreign policy, Marines from ships on the Asiatic
Station defended the American Legation in Peking, China During the Boxer Rebellion.
The M were part of the 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
1912
12 Aviation Units - ✔✔The MC Established is Aviation Unit. Marine Major,
Alfred A. Cunningham was the 1st Pilot. His first Solo Flight (1stLt at the Time)
occurred on 01AUG1912
1917
5th/6th/17th - ✔✔M landed as part of the American Force in France. M participated in
8 Distinct Operation, distinguishing themselves and were awarded a number of
decoration, among them the French Fourragere Still worn by the member of the 5th and
6th Marines.
1933
33 Fleet Marine - ✔✔The MC was reorganized into the FMF, Formally established the
"Command and Administrative Relations" between the Fleet and MC.
The MC Equipment Board was established at Quantico, Virginia and the M began to
devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing operations and
expeditionary service.
1965
65 Large Scale Op to restore Peace - ✔✔M Landed in South Vietnam, and conducted
numerous large-scale offensive operation throughout the course of the war, as well as
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, participated in the Pacification Program designed to win the support of the local
Populace.
In Response to an attempted coup of the Local Government, M landed in the Dominican
Republic to evacuate and protect US citizens. The M formed the Core of the Multination
force that quickly restored the Peace.
1982
82% in Force and Readiness - ✔✔M Deployed to Beirut, Lebanon as part of a
Multinational Peacekeeping Force in an effort to retore Peace and order. This Action
Further Displayed the M concept of a "FORCE AND READINESS"
1983
83 SUC truck - ✔✔On 23OCT1983, a Suicide Truck Bomb attack on the building serving
as barracks for 1st Battalion 8th M killed 241 Americans and Wounded 70 Others. Last
M unit withdrew in JULY1984 (One year After Bombings)
1991
91 Ops DS - ✔✔Op Desert Storm was Launched After the Iraqi Government invited
Kuwait and reused to comply with United Nations Resolutions demanding their
withdrawal. M aviation was heavily used the air phase commenced in JAN1991 . 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.
2001
11 twin towers / ops / weapons - ✔✔11SEP2001 Terrorist attack were carried out in
New York City. 2 civilian Airlines planes were HJ and flew into the WTC.
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