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During the Mexican War, Marines Occupied the "Halls of Mentezuma" during the Battle of Chapultec in Mexico City. The Royal Palace fell to invading Marines, who were among the first United States troops to enter the Capitol.
Marines also helped take California. |
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| Under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. Army, Marines stormed the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry to Put down an attempted slave revolt lead by John Brown. |
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The Marine Corps was created on 10Nov1775 in Phili, Pa at Tun Tavern by the Continental Congress, Which "Raised two Battalions of Marines."
Captain Samual Nicholas became the commader of these two Battalions and is traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps. |
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The first Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary war.
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Marines Invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas and Seized guns and Supplies.
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The uniform of the day had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck, thus the Nickname "Leatherneck"
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- Marines stormed the Barbary Pirates stronghold at Burma on the "Shore of Tripoli."
- Marines raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere.
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- The Marine Corps came under the Department of the Navy.
- The National Security Act of 1947, Amended in 1952 states the Present Structure.
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- Adopted the Emblem that consisted of an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.
- Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant modified the British(Royal) Marine emblem to depict the Marines as both Amrican and Maritime.
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Eagle, Globe, Anchor |
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- Spread Eagle: Symbol of the Nation itself.
- Globe: Signify the Worldwide Service.
- Anchor: Symbol Sea Traditions.
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The Official motto of the Marine Corps.
"Semper Fidelis" (Latin For "Always Faithful") |
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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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- The Marine Corps established the Aviation Unit.
- Marine Major Alfred A. Cunningham was the First Pilot.
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