Marine Knowledge Flashcards by Diego Erazo | Brainscape

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Birthday of the Marine Corps

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10 Nov 1775

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Birthplace of the Marine Corps

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Tun’s Tavern Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Marine Corps Colors

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Scarlet (Blood) and Gold (Valor)

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Date Marine Corps emblem was adopted

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19 Nov 1868

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First Commandant of the Marine Corps

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Major Samuel Nicholas

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Current Commandant of the Marine Corps

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General Eric M. Smith

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‘Grand Old Man’ of the Marine Corps

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Archibald Henderson

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Youngest man to become CMC

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Lewis B. ‘Chesty’ Puller

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Mascot of the Marine Corps

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‘Chesty’ the English Bulldog

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Marine Corps Motto

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Semper Fidelis

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Meaning of Marine Corps Motto

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Always Faithful

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Medal of Honor x2 Recipients

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Dan Daly & Smedly Butler

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Navy Cross x5 Recipient

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Lewis B. ‘Chesty’ Puller

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Location of Headquarters Marine Corps

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Washington D.C

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Location of Marine Corps Barracks

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8th & I Streets Washington D.C

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Sight of 1st amphibious assault

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New Providence, Bahamas

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Name of Symbol on top of officers cover

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Quatrefoil

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First Man to enlist in the USMC

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Robert Mullin

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First Woman to enlist in the USMC

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Opha Mae Johnson, 1918 Washington D.C

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First Marine to receive Mamaluke sword

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Lt. Presley O’Bannon. Ivory Coast and location received

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First Marine to command an Army Division in battle

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Gen John Lejeune, 13th Commandant

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First Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor

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John F. Mackie On 10 July, 1863

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Only man to receive Medal of Honor

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John Quick

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Meaning of MC Emblem Anchor

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Sea Traditions

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Meaning of MC Emblem Eagle

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The Nations

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Meaning of MC Emblem Globe

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WorldWide service

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When did World War 1 Start & End

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Started: 28 July 1914 Ended : 11 Nov 1918

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When Did World War 2 Start & End

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Started: 1 Sep 1939 Ended 2 Sep 1945