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The United States Marine Corps - Founded 1775 - Happy Birthday

November 10th, 2008 . by TexasFred

The USMC was “founded” by the Continental Congress on 10 November 1775. They commissioned Samual Nicholas to raise two battalions of Continental Marines. He set up shop in Tun Tavern in Philadelphia where he appointed Robert Mullan, the owner of the tavern, as the first Marine Recruiter.

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4 Responses to “The United States Marine Corps - Founded 1775 - Happy Birthday”

  1. comment number 1 by: ASM826
    November 10th, 2008 at 12:33 PM

    Semper Fidelis to all my brothers.

  2. comment number 2 by: AmericanAngel
    November 10th, 2008 at 6:02 PM

    Let’s not forget our fearless leader, Happy Birthday Dad!!!

  3. comment number 3 by: TexasFred
    November 10th, 2008 at 6:55 PM

    And THAT is my GOOD KID, AmericanAngel!! Thank you baby.. I am recovering nicely, 3 days with a 4 year old was a hoot!! :P

  4. comment number 4 by: xnavygunner
    November 11th, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    Happy birthday and Semper Fi to all my brothers and sisters in the Corps.