Older than the nation it defends, the Marine Corps celebrates its 235th birthday and honors all of the men and women that have served.
Yes, we were born in a bar...
For the Birds
13 years ago
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!
On November 10, 1775, Robert Mullan, the proprietor of Tun Tavern and son of Peggy Mullan, was commissioned by an act of Congress to raise the first two battalions of Marines, under the leadership of Samuel Nicholas, the first appointed Commandant of the Continental Marines.
Older than the nation it defends, the Marine Corps celebrates its 235th birthday and honors all of the men and women that have served.
Yes, we were born in a bar...
Older than the nation it defends, the Marine Corps celebrates its 235th birthday and honors all of the men and women that have served.
Yes, we were born in a bar...
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Left a shout-out to you on my blog! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN! :)
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