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1775

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November 10, 1775
Philadelphia Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern, raised to battalions of marines, Captain Samuel Nicholas considered to be the first commandant of the Marine Corps

Marine Corps fell under the department of the Navy 1834
National security act of 1947 amended in 1952

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Marine Corps fell under the Navy

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1834

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The national security act

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1947 amended in 1952

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1776

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During the revolutionary war
Marines invaded new Providence Island, Bahamas
Seizing guns and supplies
Uniform of the day, stiff leather stock around the neck, nicknamed leathernecks

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1805

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Stormed Barbary Pirates stronghold at Burma, shorts of Tripoli, first time, stars and stripes in the eastern hemisphere.

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1847

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Mexican war occupied the halls of Montezuma during the battle of Chapultepec the Royal Palace fell to invading Marines, who were the first US troops to enter the capital, Marines also helped take California

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1859

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Under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee US Army marines stormed Arsenal at Harpers Ferry, attempted slave revolt by abolitionist John Brown

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1868

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Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th component of the Marine Corps, modified the British Royal Marine emblem, and the marines as both American and Maritime,
The globe for worldwide service
The anchor for sea traditions
The spread eagle for the nation itself

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1883

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Semper fidelis, Latin for always faithful
Motto of the Marine Corps

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1900

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Marines from Asiatic stations defended American legation in pecking China during the boxer rebellion.
Marines were part of the multinational defense force that protected the legation quarter against attack, held out until the end of the rebellion

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1913

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Aviation unit was established
Major Alfred a Cunningham was the first pilot

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1917

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Marines landed in France participating in eight distinct operations,
Marines awarded a number of decorations, French fourragere given to fifth and sixth Marines.

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1933

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Marine Corps reorganize into Fleet Marine force.
Marine Corps equipment board was established in Quantico, Virginia devoting long hours to testing and developing materials for landing operations and expeditionary service

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1965

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Marines landed in South Vietnam
Committing to the longest war in history.
Participated in the pacification program to win over the support of the local populous.
Coup in the Dominican Republic evacuate and protect United States citizens, multinational force quickly restored the peace.

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1982

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Deployed to Lebanon as multinational peacekeeping force, displayed force and readiness.
On 23 October 1983 suicide truck bomb attack on HQ, killed 241 Americans and wounded 70,
Last marine withdrew in July 1984

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1991

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Operation desert storm
Iraqi government refused to comply with UN resolutions , aviation heavily used, air phase commenced January 1991, massive bombing, failed to dislodge Iraqi forces, ground forces swept into Kuwait liberating the country.

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2001

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Operation, enduring freedom, official name for the war in Afghanistan, global war on terror (GWOT)
October 7, 2001 B1 Lancer, B2 spirit B 52 stratofortress bombers, F 14 tomcat and FA 18 hornet fighters, and Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from American in British ships, started operation during freedom.

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2003

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The invasion of Iraq (March 20 to May 1) United States and the UK, with smaller contingent from Australia and Poland during the initial phase

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2004 1st

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First battle of fallujah operation, vigilant resolve, unsuccessful attempt to capture the city in April 2004

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2004 2nd

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Second battle of Fallujah, operation Al-Fajr Arabic meaning the dawn,
And operation phantom fury, joint US, Iraqi, British, offensive in November and December 2004 appointed Iraq in term government.

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The battle of Belles wood

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France during WWI, Germans threatened Paris, French renamed, the wood of the brigade of marines, German intelligence evaluated, marines as “storm troops” highest ranking on enemy, fighting scale, German troops called marines Telfelhunden (devil dogs)

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Battle of Guadalcanal

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7 August 1942, first Marine division landed, Solomon Islands, first US land offensive of World War II
First combat test of new amphibious doctrine.

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The battle of Tarawa

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Gilbert Islands, they had fortified the island to the point that the Japanese commander proclaimed “it would take 1 million Americans 100 years to conquer” 20 November 1943 Marines secured the island in 76 hours.

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The battle of Mariana Islands

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Saipan, Guam, and Tinian
June and July 1943 Lieutenant General Holland M Smith led the largest number of troops in the field under marine command totaled 136,000

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The battle of Iwo Jima
19. February 1945. Iwo Jima was the largest and bloodiest, 23,300 casualties Admiral Chester W Nimitz said “ among the Americans who served on iwo island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.
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The battle of chosen Reservoir
November 1950, communist forces sent a 10 division force, marines smashed seven divisions. the major significance was marines, brought out all operable equipment, properly evacuated wounded and dead, and maintain tactical integrity.
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The battle of Hue city
Japanese holiday of Tet, January 1968 Surprise offense, infiltrated, major population centers, marines fought in built-up areas since the Korean War, progress was measured in yards, city secured 25 February 1968
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Archibald Henderson
Brevet Brigadier General, commandant in 1820-1859, 39 yrs, fought in Indian war, the war in Mexico, and opening of China, “the grand old man of the Marine Corps”
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John Quick
Cuzco wall, (Guantánamo Bay, Cuba) Seized at advanced base for Atlantic fleet battalion Marines, one medal of honor for Semaphoring an emergency lift of naval bombardment while under Spanish and American shell fire
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Dan Daly
Sgt major daily, 2 metals of honors, one Chinese boxer rebellion, two first Caco war in Haiti. Belleau wood, gunny said come on you sons of a bitch, Do you wanna live forever?
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Louis B “Chesty” puller
Lieutenant General, served in Nicaragua, with 32 marines, famous for engaging, rebel groups and bandits to Honduran border, tiger of the Mountains, MC mascot, English bulldog named chesty
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Ira R Hayes
Corporal Hayes was a Pima Indian, photo of second flag, raising on Mount suribachi, 23 Feb 1945
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Opha May Johnson
Private Johnson, first enlisted woman 13 August 1918, skirt, marines, or Marinette
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Margaret A. Brewer
Brigadier General Brewer, Colonel when she was director of woman marines during 1973 to 1977. Seventh and last Director. First woman general on 11 May 1978.
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Robert E Bush
2 May 1945, Okinawa, HA first class, 2/5, blood plasma to disabled officer, firing back with one hand, holding the plasma with the other, medal of honor, president Truman, 5 October 1945 Nimitz Day, youngest medal of honor recipient.
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John H Bradley
Pharmacist mate second class, raised old glory at top Mt. Suribachi 23 February 1945, on 21 February he did a medal of honor run, through mortar barrage, and heavy machine gun fire, shielding marine with his own body, he had pulled he 30 yards to safety, Navy Cross.
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Robert R Ingram
Medal of honor, north Vietnam, march 28, 1966. Ambush off Ridge line, by 100 Vietnamese sustained 4 injuries, third was life-threatening, 1st was through the hand, continued giving aid.
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The battle of Mariana Islands
Saipan, Guam, and Tinian. During June and July 1943, Lieutenant General Holland Smith had the greatest number of troops operating in the field under Marine command, 136,000.
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The battle of Iwo Jima
19 February 1945, Marines landed on Iwo Jima starting the largest and bloodies, all marine battle in history, suffering 23,300 casualties. Admiral Chester W Nimitz said “ among the Americans who served on iwo island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.
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The battle of chosen reservoir
North Korea during November of 1950, Chinese communist forces of a 10 division force was sent, Marines smashed seven divisions. Major significance marines brought out all operable equipment, properly evacuated wounded and dead, and maintained tactical integrity
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The battle of Hue city
Vietnamese holiday of Tet, Jan 1968, communists launched a surprised offensive to the major population centers of Hue city, South Vietnam. Marines fart in built-up areas for the first time since the Korean War, progress measured in yards, city secured 25 February 1968.
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Archibald Henderson
Brevet Brigadier General, Commandant in 1820 to 1859, 39 years until his death, lead through Indian wars, the war of Mexico and opening of China. Grand old man of the Marine Corps
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John quick
Sergeant Major quick Cuzco wall (Guantánamo Bay, Cuba) Seized an advanced base for the Atlantic fleet, battalion of Marines, Won the medal of honor for semaphoring for an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under Spanish in American shell fire. 1898.
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Dan Daly
Sergeant Major daily, two metal of honors: 1 Chinese, boxer rebellion, and 2 first caco war in Haiti. Battle of Bella Wood, Gunnery Sergeant daily yelled “ come on, you sons of a bitch, Do you want to live forever?
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Louis B. “chesty” puller
Lieutenant General puller, served in Nicaragua with 32 marines became famous for engaging, rebel groups and bandits, while scouring the jungle to the Honduran border. Tiger of the mountains. Marine Corps mascot , in English bulldog named Chesty
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Gregory R “Pappy” Boyington
Major Boyington,

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