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1775 - ANSWER✔✔The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental
Congress, which "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.
1776 - ANSWER✔✔The first marine landing took place during the Revolutionary
War. Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and
supplies. The uniform of the day had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the
neck, thus the nickname "Leatherneck".
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 (DON).
1847 - ANSWER✔✔During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of
Montezuma" during the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. The royal palace
fell to invading Marines, who were among the first United States troops to enter
the capital. Marines also helped take California.
1859 - ANSWER✔✔Under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. 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.
- The globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions.
- 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 the
Asiatic station defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer
Rebellion. The Marines were part of a multinational defense force that protected
the Legation Quarter against attack. This small defense force held out against the
Boxers until a relief force was able to reach Peking and end the rebellion.
1912 - ANSWER✔✔The Marine Corps established its Aviation Unit. Marine
Major, Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot. His first solo flight (1st Lt. at the
time) occurred on 1 August 1912.
1917 - ANSWER✔✔Marines landed as part of the American force in France.
Marines, participating in eight 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.
1933 - ANSWER✔✔The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine
Force, formally establishing the "command and administrative relations" between
the Fleet and the Marine Corps.
,-The Marine Corps Equipment Board was established at Quantico, Virginia, and
Marines began to devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing
operations and expeditionary service.
1965 - ANSWER✔✔Marines landed in South Vietnam, and conducted numerous
large-scale offensive operations throughout the course of the war, as well as
participated in the pacification program designed to win the support of the local
populace.
-In response to an attempted coup of the local government, Marines landed in the
Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens. The Marines formed the
core of a multinational force that quickly restored the peace.
1982 - ANSWER✔✔Marines deployed to Beirut, Lebanon as part of a
multinational peacekeeping force in an effort to restore peace and order. This
action further displayed the Marine concept of a "Force in Readiness."
1983 - ANSWER✔✔On 23 October 1983, a suicide truck bomb attack on the
building serving as barracks for 1st Battalion 8th Marines killed 241 Americans
and wounded 70 others. The last Marine unit withdrew in July of 1984.
1991 - ANSWER✔✔Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi
government invaded Kuwait and refused to comply with United Nations
resolutions demanding their withdrawal. Marine aviation was heavily used when
the air phase commenced in January of 1991. When massive bombing failed to
dislodge Iraqi forces, Marine ground forces swept into Kuwait and liberated the
country, causing severe damage to the Iraqi military capability
2001 - ANSWER✔✔11 September 2001. Terrorist attacks were carried out in New
York City. Two civilian airline planes were hijacked and flew into the World
Trade Center.
, -Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) is the official name used by the U.S.
Government for the War in Afghanistan, together with three smaller military
actions, under the umbrella of the Global War on Terror (GWOT). On 7 October,
2001, early combat operations including a mix of strikes from land-based B-1
Lancers, B-2 Spirit and B-52 StratoFortress bombers; carrier-based F-14 Tomcat
and F/A-18 Hornet fighters; and Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from both
U.S. and British ships and submarines signaled the start of the Operation Enduring
Freedom.
2003 - ANSWER✔✔The invasion of Iraq (from 20 March to 1 May, 2003) was led
by the United States, alongside the United Kingdom and smaller contingents from
Australia and Poland. Four countries participated with troops during the initial
invasion phase.
Describe the Importance of: The Battle of Belleau Wood - ANSWER✔✔On 6 June
1918, Marines fought one of their greatest battles in history at Belleau Wood,
France during WWI. Marines helped to crush a German offensive at Belleau Wood
that threatened Paris. In honor of the Marine who fought there, the French renamed
the area "the Wood of the Brigade of Marines." German intelligence evaluated the
Marines as "storm troops" --the highest rating on the enemy fighting scale. In
reference to the Marine's ferocious fighting ability, German troops called their new
enemy "Teufelhunden" or "Devil dogs," a nickname in which Marines share pride.
Describe the Importance of: The Battle of Guadalcanal - ANSWER✔✔On 8
August 1942, the 1st Marine Division landed on the beaches of Guadalcanal in the
Solomon Islands and launched the first United States land offensive of WWII. This
battle marked the first combat test of the new amphibious doctrine, and also
provided a crucial turning point of the war in the Pacific by providing a base to
launch further invasions of Japanese-held islands. Amphibious landings followed
on the remaining Solomon Islands including New Georgia, Bougainville, and
Choiseul.
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1775 - ANSWER✔✔The Marine Corps was created on 10 November 1775 in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental
Congress, which "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.
1776 - ANSWER✔✔The first marine landing took place during the Revolutionary
War. Marines invaded New Providence Island in the Bahamas and seized guns and
supplies. The uniform of the day had a stiff leather stock that was worn around the
neck, thus the nickname "Leatherneck".
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 (DON).
1847 - ANSWER✔✔During the Mexican War, Marines occupied the "Halls of
Montezuma" during the Battle of Chapultepec in Mexico City. The royal palace
fell to invading Marines, who were among the first United States troops to enter
the capital. Marines also helped take California.
1859 - ANSWER✔✔Under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, U.S. 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.
- The globe and anchor signify worldwide service and sea traditions.
- 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 the
Asiatic station defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer
Rebellion. The Marines were part of a multinational defense force that protected
the Legation Quarter against attack. This small defense force held out against the
Boxers until a relief force was able to reach Peking and end the rebellion.
1912 - ANSWER✔✔The Marine Corps established its Aviation Unit. Marine
Major, Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot. His first solo flight (1st Lt. at the
time) occurred on 1 August 1912.
1917 - ANSWER✔✔Marines landed as part of the American force in France.
Marines, participating in eight 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.
1933 - ANSWER✔✔The Marine Corps was reorganized into the Fleet Marine
Force, formally establishing the "command and administrative relations" between
the Fleet and the Marine Corps.
,-The Marine Corps Equipment Board was established at Quantico, Virginia, and
Marines began to devote long hours to testing and developing materials for landing
operations and expeditionary service.
1965 - ANSWER✔✔Marines landed in South Vietnam, and conducted numerous
large-scale offensive operations throughout the course of the war, as well as
participated in the pacification program designed to win the support of the local
populace.
-In response to an attempted coup of the local government, Marines landed in the
Dominican Republic to evacuate and protect U.S. citizens. The Marines formed the
core of a multinational force that quickly restored the peace.
1982 - ANSWER✔✔Marines deployed to Beirut, Lebanon as part of a
multinational peacekeeping force in an effort to restore peace and order. This
action further displayed the Marine concept of a "Force in Readiness."
1983 - ANSWER✔✔On 23 October 1983, a suicide truck bomb attack on the
building serving as barracks for 1st Battalion 8th Marines killed 241 Americans
and wounded 70 others. The last Marine unit withdrew in July of 1984.
1991 - ANSWER✔✔Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi
government invaded Kuwait and refused to comply with United Nations
resolutions demanding their withdrawal. Marine aviation was heavily used when
the air phase commenced in January of 1991. When massive bombing failed to
dislodge Iraqi forces, Marine ground forces swept into Kuwait and liberated the
country, causing severe damage to the Iraqi military capability
2001 - ANSWER✔✔11 September 2001. Terrorist attacks were carried out in New
York City. Two civilian airline planes were hijacked and flew into the World
Trade Center.
, -Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) is the official name used by the U.S.
Government for the War in Afghanistan, together with three smaller military
actions, under the umbrella of the Global War on Terror (GWOT). On 7 October,
2001, early combat operations including a mix of strikes from land-based B-1
Lancers, B-2 Spirit and B-52 StratoFortress bombers; carrier-based F-14 Tomcat
and F/A-18 Hornet fighters; and Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from both
U.S. and British ships and submarines signaled the start of the Operation Enduring
Freedom.
2003 - ANSWER✔✔The invasion of Iraq (from 20 March to 1 May, 2003) was led
by the United States, alongside the United Kingdom and smaller contingents from
Australia and Poland. Four countries participated with troops during the initial
invasion phase.
Describe the Importance of: The Battle of Belleau Wood - ANSWER✔✔On 6 June
1918, Marines fought one of their greatest battles in history at Belleau Wood,
France during WWI. Marines helped to crush a German offensive at Belleau Wood
that threatened Paris. In honor of the Marine who fought there, the French renamed
the area "the Wood of the Brigade of Marines." German intelligence evaluated the
Marines as "storm troops" --the highest rating on the enemy fighting scale. In
reference to the Marine's ferocious fighting ability, German troops called their new
enemy "Teufelhunden" or "Devil dogs," a nickname in which Marines share pride.
Describe the Importance of: The Battle of Guadalcanal - ANSWER✔✔On 8
August 1942, the 1st Marine Division landed on the beaches of Guadalcanal in the
Solomon Islands and launched the first United States land offensive of WWII. This
battle marked the first combat test of the new amphibious doctrine, and also
provided a crucial turning point of the war in the Pacific by providing a base to
launch further invasions of Japanese-held islands. Amphibious landings followed
on the remaining Solomon Islands including New Georgia, Bougainville, and
Choiseul.
