102.1: SIGNIFICANT EVENTS Flashcards
1
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When was the Marine Corps created?
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November 10th, 1775
2
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1775
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- USMC was created on 10 November 1775
- In Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, PA
- By resolution of the Continental Congress, “Raised 2 Battalions of Marines”
- Capt Samual Nicholas; Commander; traditionally considered 1st Commandant of the Marine Corps
1834 - USMC came under the DON
Nat. Security Act or 1947; amended in 1952; states the present structure
3
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1834
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USMC came under the Dept of the Navy
4
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What year was the National Security Act amended?
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1952; states the present structure
5
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1776
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- 1st USMC landing
- Revolutionary War
- Invaded New Providance Island, Bahamas
- Seized guns and supplies
- “Leatherneck” nickname est. from UOD after stiff leather stock worn around neck
6
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1805
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- Stormed the Barbary Pirates
7
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1847
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- Mexican War
- Marines occupied “Halls of Montezuma”
- Battle of Chapultepec, Mexico City
- Royal Palace fell; among the 1st US troops to enter capital
- Marines also helped take California
8
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1859
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- Under command of Col. Robert E Lee, US Army
- Marines stormed US arsenal at Harper’s Ferry
- put down attempted slave revolt
- lead by Abolitionist John Brown
9
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1868
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- USMC adopted emblem EGA
- Brig. Gen. Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant; modified British Royal Marine emblem
- Depict Marines as American & Maritime
- Globe = worldwide service
- Anchor = sea traditions
- Spread Eagle = symbol of Nation itself
10
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1883
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- Offifical motto of MC adopted
- “Semper Fidelis”
- Latin for “Always Faithful”
11
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1900
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- Marines defended American Legation
- Peking, China
- Boxer Rebellion
12
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1913
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- USMC est. aviation unit
- Maj. Alfred A Cunningham; 1st pilot
13
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1917
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- Landed as part of American force in France
- Participated in 8 distinct operations
- Distinguished themselves
- Awarded # of decorations; French Fourragere
- Still worn by 5th & 6th Marines
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1933
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- Reorganized into Fleet Marine Force
- formally est. “command & administrative relations” btwn Fleet & MC
- Marine Corps Equipment Board
- Est. In Quantico, VA
- Devoted long hours to testing/developing materials for landing ops & expeditionary service
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1965
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- Landed in South Vietnam
- Committed MC to longest war in history
- Conducted numerous large-scale offensive ops
- Participated in Pacification Program designed to win over local populace
- Responded to attempted coup of local gov in Dominican Republic
- Evacuate/protect US citizens
- Formed core of multinational force that quickly restored peace
