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- The Marine Corps was created in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Tun Tavern by a resolution of the Continental Congress, which "raised two battalions of Marines."
- 1775
- 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 "L
- 1776
- 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.
- 1805
- 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 helpe
- 1847
- 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.
- 1859
- The Marine Corps adopted an emblem that consisted of an eagle, a globe, and an anchor.
- 1868
- The official motto of the Marine Corps, “Semper Fidelis,†(Latin for “Always Faithfulâ€) was adopted.
- 1883
- In support of foreign policy, Marines from ships on the Asiatic station defended the American Legation in Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion
- 1900
- The Marine Corps established its aviation unit. Marine Major Alfred A. Cunningham was the first pilot.
- 1913
- 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 Mari
- 1917
- 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 M
- 1933
- Marines landed in South Vietnam, which committed the Marine Corps to the longest war in its history.
- 1965
- Marines deployed to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force in an effort to restore peace and order to this war-torn country. This action further displayed the Marine concept of a "Force in Readiness." On 23 October 1983, a suicid
- 1982
- Operation Desert Storm was launched after the Iraqi government refused to comply with United Nations resolutions.
- 1991