The famous sets of yellow footprints are the first thing Marine recruits see when they arrive at boot camp. But where and when did they become a part of the Corps' lore?
Though Parris Island S.C., is the older of the two recruit depots, the footprints originated at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - though it's unclear when. The first known photograph of the them was taken in 1963 in San Diego during a visit by President John F. Kennedy, according to Marine Corps historians.
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