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10 NOV 1775 - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER-The Marines were organized under the Department of the Navy. 1847 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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". 1900 - ANSWER-- In support of foreign policy, Marines from ships on on the Asiatic station defended the American Legation(office that doesn't qualify as an embassy) in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion. - The Marines were part of the multinational defense force that protected the Legation Quarter against attack. 1912 - ANSWER-- The Marine Corps established its Aviation Unit. - Marine Major, Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot. His first solo flight (1stLt at the time) occurred on 1 AUG. 1917 - ANSWER-- Marines landed as part of the American Force in France. - Marines, participated in eight distinct operations, distinguishing themselves and were awarded a number of decorations, among them the French Fourragere; still worn by members of the 5th and 6th Marines.