The Marine Corps birthday, or anniversary of its founding, is celebrated by the U.S. Marines on Nov. 10. In Philadelphia on Nov. 10, 1775, the Continental Congress met to plan the creation of the Marine Corps. In 2 centuries plus 35 years, the Marine Corps has transmogrified from a small force wielding powder and ball to the world’s most deadly fighting force.
1775 had been when “Semper Fidelis” began
You are able to commemorate the Marine Corps "birthday" on November 10 with the rest of the country. On that day, throughout the revolutionary war in 1775, the Continental Marines had been formed by a committee that met in Philadelphia in a tavern. This had been a group that would fight the British no matter where the war ended up happening. After winning freedom, the United States of America disbanded the Continental Marines in 1783. A France confrontation brought on Congress to start the Unites States Marine Corps. This happened in 1798. The Marines got a motto in 1883 which was "Semper Fidelis." "Always faithful" is what this Latin phrase means. The motto within the Marine Corps had been shortened later. "Semper Fi" is what most individuals know it as now.
The “Devil Dogs” nevertheless kickin'
The U.S. won the War of 1812. This had been due to the Marine Corps. Marines played a minor role in the Civil War because its ranks were split between north and south. There’s a phrase saying "from the halls of Montezuma" which is about an assault on Mexico City throughout the Mexican-American War in 1848 the Marine Corps was responsible for. The Marines acquired their fearsome modern reputation during the battle of Belleau Wood in France during World War I. The Germans nicknamed the Marines "Teufel Hunden" or "Devil Dogs" at Belleau Wood
Getting the dirty jobs done
A victory for the Marines happened during World War II. This had been within the Pacific against the Japanese. The Marine Corps are relied on by U.S. president. Many wars, such as the Korean, Vietnam, 2 in Iraq and Afghanistan wars were all included. 1921 had been when the Marine Corps b-day officially began being observed. This was because Marine Corps commandant General John A. Lejeune ordered it.
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Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Marine_Corps
USMC Press
usmcpress.com/heritage/marine_corps_birthday.htm
Marines.com
marines.com/main/index/winning_battles/history/missions/founding_of_the_marine_co
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