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| The Corps was created on Nov 10, 1775 in Philadelphia, PA @ Tun Tavern; Captain Samuel Nicholas became the commander of the 2 battalions and is traditionally considered the first CMC |
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| The 1st Marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War; invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas; uniform of the day had a stiff leather stock worn around the neck thus the term leatheneck |
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| Mariens stormed the Barbary pirates' stronghold at Burma on the "Shores of Tripoli"; Marines raised the stars and stripes for the 1st time in the Eastern Hemisphere |
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| During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" during the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City; Marines also helped take California |
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| Under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, Marines stormed Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt led by abolitionist John Brown |
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| Marine Corps adopted the EGA; Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th CMC, 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 |
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| Marines defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion; Marines were part of a multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarter against attack; held out against Boxers until relief showed up |
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| Marine Corps established its aviation unit; Marine Major Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot |
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