102 History, Ranks, And Courtesies

Question 1

What happened in 1776?

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The first marine landing took place during the Revolutionary War. Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and Supplies. Their uniform had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the neck, which led to the nickname “leatherneck”.

Question 2

What happened in 1805?

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Marines stormed the “Shores of Tripoli.”

Marines raised the “Stars and Stripes” for the first time in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Question 3

What happened in 1847?

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During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the “Halls of Montezuma”
Marines also helped take California.

Question 4

What happened in 1859?

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Under the command of Col. Robert Lee, U.S. Army, Marines stormed the the U.S. Arsenal at Harpers Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt.

Question 5

What happened in 1868?

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The Marines adopted the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.

Eagle: Symbol of Nation
Globe: Worldwide Service
Anchor: Sea Traditions

Question 6

What happened in 1883?

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The official Motto of the Marine Corps. “Semper Fidelis” (Latin for “Always Faithful”) Abbreviation is “Semper Fi”

Question 7

What Happened in 1913?

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The Marines established its Aviation Unit.

Maj. Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot.

Question 8

What happened in 1917?

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Marines landed in France, participating in 8 distinct operations, distinguished themselves and were awarded a number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere still worn by members of the 5th and 6th Marines.

Question 9

What happened in 1933?

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The marine corps was reorganized into the fleet marine force, formally establishing the “command and administrative relations” between the Fleet and the Marine Corps.

Question 10

What happened in 1965?

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Marines landed in south Vietnam, which committed the Marines to the longest war in its history.
Marines also landed in the Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect US citizens.

Question 11

What happened in 1982?

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Marines deployed to Lebanon as a part of a peacekeeping force.
On 23 Oct 1983, a suicide truck bomb attack killed 241 Americans and wounded 70 others.
The Last Marine unit withdrew in July of 1984.

Question 12

What happened in 1991?

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Operation Desert storm was launched after the Iraqi government refused to comply with UN resolutions.

Question 13

What happened in 2001?

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Marines deployed to the Arabian Sea in November 2001 to set up a forward operating command in south Afghanistan as a part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Question 14

What happened in 2003?

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On 19 March 2003, OIF launched, and in a matter of 3 weeks demolished the government of Saddam Hussein.

Question 15

What Happened in 2004?

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On 7 November 04, Operation Phantom Fury was launched to recapture Fallujah. It was the bloodiest battle in the Iraq War. After the loss of 95 Americans and 560 Wounded, on 13 November, the town was fully occupied by U.S. Troops.

Question 16

Describe the Importance of the Battle of Belleau Wood.

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Marines helped Crush a German offensive at Belleau wood that threatened Paris. German called the Marines “Teufelhunden” or “Devil Dogs”.

Question 17

Describe the importance of the Battle of Guadalcanal.

Answer 17

On 7 August 1942, 1st Marine division landed on the beaches of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands and launched the first United Stated land offensive of World War II.

Question 18

Describe the battle of Mariana Islands.

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During June and July 1943, LtGen Holland Smith led a combined invasion force of Marines and soldiers that totaled over 136,000.

Question 19

Describe the Battle of Iwo Jima.

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On 19 February 1945, Marines landed on Iwo Jima in what was the largest all Marine battle in history. The marines suffers over 23,300 casualties. Admiral Chester Nimitz said “Among the Americans who served on Iwo Island, uncommon valor was a common virtue.”

Question 20

Describe the Battle of Hue City.

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During the Vietnamese holiday of Tet in January 1968 communist forces launched a surprise offensive by infiltrated large numbers of their trips into their troops into the major population areas in Hue City.
Fighting House to house with progress measured in yards. The city was secured on 25 Feb 1968.

Question 21

Who is Archibald Henderson?

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BGen Henderson became the commandant in 1820 and held his command for 39 years until his death in 1859. He was know as the “Grand Old Man Of the Marine Corps.”

Question 22

Who is John Quick?

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Answer 22

SgtMaj Quick is remembered for his performance at Cuzco Well (Guantanamo Bay). He won a Medal of Honor for semaphore get for an emergency lift of the naval bombardment while under Spanish and American shellfire.

Question 23

Who is Dan Daly?

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SgtMaj Dan Daly is recognized for earning 2 medals of honor the first during the chines boxer rebellion and the second during the first crack war in Haiti. He was also known for yelling to his men during the battle of Belleau wood “come on you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?”

Question 24

Who is Louis B. Puller?

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Answer 24

LtGen “Chesty” Puller was known as the “Tiger of the Mountains” because of his actions in Nicaragua. The Marine Corps Mascot, an English Bulldog named “Chesty” is named after for this brave and Fine Marine Corps Officer.

Question 25

Who is Gregory Boyington.

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Answer 25

Major Pappy Boyington is recognized for prowess in Ariel dog fight. He commanded vmh-214 the “Black sheep” during World War II. He was recognized as the the Marine Corps topranking flying ace with 28 victories.

Question 26

What is the Marine Corps Birthday?

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Answer 26

On 10 November 1775 at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, continental congress raised two battalions of Marines. Captain Samuel Nicholas became the commander of these two battalions and is traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps. In 1834, the Marines came under the DON.