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1775 - answer The Marine Corps was created on 10
November 1775 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at
Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental
Congress, which "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 - answer 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, thus
the nickname "Leatherneck".
,1805 - answer 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.
1834 - answer The Marines were organized under
the Department of the Navy (DON).
1847 - answer 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 United States troops to enter the capital.
Marines also helped take California.
1859 - answer 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 - answer The Marine Corps adopted an
emblem that consisted of an Eagle, a Globe, and
an Anchor. Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 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.
1883 - answer 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 - answer 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.
1912 - answer The Marine Corps established its
Aviation Unit. Marine Major, Alfred A. Cunningham
was the first pilot. His first solo flight (1st Lt. at the
time) occurred on 1 August 1912.
, 1917 - answer 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.
1933 - answer 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 Marines
began to devote long hours to testing and
developing materials for landing operations and
expeditionary service.
1965 - answer Marines landed in South Vietnam,
and conducted numerous large-scale offensive
operations throughout the course of the war, as
well as participated in the pacification program
designed to win the support of the local populace.
-In response to an attempted coup of the local
government, Marines landed in the Dominican
Republic to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens. The
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