Marine Corps History
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- By an act of the Continetinal congree, the United State Marine Corps became a regular branch of our country's service when?
- Novemeber 10, 1775
- Who established the United States Marine Corps?
- Cpt Samual Nichols
- Where was the United States marine Corps established?
- Tun Tavern, PA
- Who was the first Marine Corps recruiter?
- Robert Muellen
- The Marine Corps as it exist today, was formed when?
- July 11, 1798
- What is the symbol of the United States Marine Coprs?
- The eagle, globe, and anchor.
- What does each of the EGA stand for?
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Eagle-Nation
Globe-Wolrdwide Service
Anchor-Naval Traditions - When was the EGA adopted?
- 1868
- Who adopted the EGA?
- BGen Jacob Zeiland
- What is the Marine Corps motto?
- Semper Fidelis
- What wasthe previos Marine Corps moot?
- By land.. by Sea
- When was Semper Fidelis adopted as the motto of the Marine Corps?
- 1880
- The term Devil Dog was used when?
- Battle of Belliu Wood
- Who was the first Marine corps aviator?
- A. A Cunningham in 1912
- Who was the first woman Marine?
- Ophae Mae Johnson
- Who was the first female Marine Warrant Officer?
- CWO Ruth Wood
- Who was the first Marine Officer to die in battle?
- Cpt. John Fitzpatrick
- Which Marine served the longest term as Commandant?
- Arichibald Henderson
- How long did Archibald Henderson serve as Commandant of the Marine Corps?
- 38 years
- How long does a person have to dawn and clear a gas mask?
- 15 secs
- Which Commandant installed the office of Sgt Maj of the USMC?
- General Pate in 1957
- When was the dress blue uniform adopted by the Marine Corps?
- August 24, 1797
- Who adopted the dress blue uniform ?
- Sec. of War James McHenry
- Who was presented the Mameluke sword?
- Lt. Presley O' Bannon
- Who presented the Mameluke sword to Lt. O'Bannon?
- The Pasha of Tripolia
- Who coined the phrase "Uncommon valor was a common virtue?
- Admiral Chester Nimentz
- How many Marines received the Medal of Honor in WWII?
- 81
- The last offensive battle of WWII was?
- Okinawa
- On Aug 9, 1945 the Enola Gay released the first Atomic Bomb on?
- Hiroshomo
- The second aromic bomb was released on what city?
- Nagaski
- On what battleship did the Japanese surrendor on to end WWII?
- The USS Missouri
- Semper Fidelis stands for?
- Always Faithful
- In New Providence, Bahamas, what was the name of the fort taken without even firing a shot?
- Fort Montaque
- After the attack on Japan, what two islands were invaded by the Japanese?
- Guam and Wake
- When did the Japanese officiall surrender?
- September 2, 1945
- What was the name of the operation that involved the protecting the rice crops from Guerrillas?
- Harvest Moon
- What 3 battles of WWII comprised the 3 crosses of War?
- Belleu Wood, Mont Blanc, and Soissons
- Name the only Marine to win 5 Navy crosses?
- Lt Gen Chesty Puller
- Where was the first amphibous assault after WWII?
- Inchon, Korea
- Who officially recognized scarlet and Gold as the official Marine Corps colors?
- Gen John A. Lejeune
- Who was the first Commandant of the Marine Corps appointed by the President?
- Willaim Ward Burrow
- What was the first seaborn assault against a coral Attol?
- Tarawa
- Who was known as the Grand Ole Man of the Marine Corps?
- BGEN Archibald Hendersonm
- What units are authorized the French Forregeare?
- 5th and 6th Regiment
- What NATO marker is red with yellow lettering?
- Chemical Threats
- Who were the first two black Marines to enlist in the Marine Corps?
- Alfred Masters and geogre Thompson
- What year was the Code of Conduct written?
- 1955
- What happened on August 6, 1945?
- The atom bomb was dropped on Hiroshomo
- Who is the most decorated Marine in Marine In history?
- Chesty Puller
- What is the largest amphibous operation in the Pacific?
- Okinawa
- The US Marines are direct descendants of who?
- The british Royal Marine
- Who was the first Marine to win the Medal of Honor?
- Cpl. John Mackey
- Who was the first marine to lead an Army divison into battle?
- gen John A. Lejeune
- What was the first medal ever awarded?
- The Purple Heart
- What was the name of the fortess taken in the Battle of Tripoli?
- The Fortress of Derna
- Who was the first Sgt Major of the Marine Corps?
- Sgt Major Bestwick
- What was Belleu wood called after the Battle of Belleuo wood?
- The Wood of the Marine Brigade
- Who was the first General officer in the United States Marine Corps?
- Gen Archibald Henderson
- Who authorized the developmen t of the Marine Corps?
- Continitenal Congress
- Where was the first Marine landing during the Spansish American War?
- Guantamona Bay, Cuba
- Where did Marines use the first Vertical Envelopment?
- The Korean War
- What was the first major offensive of Vietnam?
- Operation Starlight
- What is the oldest rank in the Marine Corps?
- Sgt
- Who was the first Sergent Major in the UsMC?
- Sgt Maj Sommers
- 5 battles from 1775-1940
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-Revoluntionary war
-Naval war with france
-War with Tripolia
-Florida Indian war
-civil war
-dominican republic
-spanish american war
-philipine insurrection
-boxer rebellion
-WW I
-War of 1812
-Banan wars
-Nicaragu