FMF Core 101 – History| 83 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

10 NOV 1775 correct answer: - The USMC was created in Philadelphia, PA at Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which raised two Battalions of Marines. - Captain Samuel Nicholas was appointed the commander of the two Battalions and is traditionally considered the first Commandant of the Marine Corps. 1776 correct answer: The first Marine landing took place during the revolutionary war. Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas in which they seized guns and supplies. 1805 correct answer: - Marines stormed the Barbary pirates stronghold at Burma on the "Shores of Tripoli." - Marines raised the "Stars and Stripes" for the first time in the eastern hemisphere. 1834 correct answer: The Marines were organized under the Department of the Navy. 1847 correct answer: - Durning the Mexican war, Marines occupied the "Halls of Montezuma" during the battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. - The Royal Palace fell to the invading Marines, who were among the first US troops to enter the capitol. Marines also helped take California. 1859 correct answer: Under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, US Army, Marines stormed the United States arsenal at Harper's Ferry to put down an attempted slave revolt lead by abolitionist John Brown. 1868 correct answer: - The Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an Eagle, a Globe, and an Anchor. - Brigadier General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant, modified the British Royal Marine emblem to depict the Marines as both American and Maritime. - (1) the globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions. - (2) the spread eagle is a symbol of the Nation itself. 1883 correct answer: The official motto of the Marine Corps, "Semper Fidelis" (Latin for "Always Faithful") was adopted. The phrase is more commonly heard as its abbreviation, "Semper Fi".