THE MARINE CORPS.By Brandon Fehr

Why I chose this

I chose this because I want to learn more about them. I admire their courage and bravery. I admire their determination.

What it Is

The Marine Corps is a branch in the US armed forces. I started on November tenth, 1775. It’s first commander was Major Samuel Nicholas who was commander for eight years. The first successful mission was in the Revolutionary War. It was at the British Fort, Fort Nassau.

First Leader

Samuel Nicholas

The First Blacks

The first blacks joined in 1942.

The First Woman

The first woman in the Marines was Opha Mae Johnson. She joined in 1918

First Marine to Earn Medal of Honor

John Mackie

Marine Logo

First Black to Earn the Medal of Honor

James Anderson Jr.

Marines Headquarters

The Pentagon

One of Marines Greatest Triumphs

Lifting flag in Iwo Japan encourages troops.

The Marines Hymn From the Halls of Montezuma

To the shores of Tripoli,We will fight out country's battles

In the air, on land and sea.First to fight for right and freedom

And to keep our honor clean.We are proud to claim the title

Of United States Marine.

Our flag's unfurl'd to ev'ry breezeFrom dawn to setting sun

We have fought in ev'ry clime and placeWhere we could take a gun.

In the snow of far off northern lands,And in sunny tropic scenes,

You will find us always on the job - The United States Marines.

Here's health to you and to our corps,Which we are proud to serve;

In many a strife we've fought for life,And never lost our nerve.If the Army and the Navy

Ever look on Heaven's scenes,They will find the streets are guarded

By United States Marines.

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