HAPPY 235TH BIRTHDAY!!!

1775: Founding of the Marine Corps

A legacy is born

During the American Revolution, many important political discussions took place in the inns and taverns of Philadelphia, including the founding of the Marine Corps. A committee of the Continental Congress met at Tun Tavern to draft a resolution calling for two battalions of Marines able to fight for independence at sea and on shore. The resolution was approved on November 10, 1775, officially forming the Continental Marines. As the first order of business, Samuel Nicholas became Commandant of the newly formed Marines. Tun Tavern’s owner and popular patriot, Robert Mullan, became his first captain and recruiter. They began gathering support and were ready for action by early 1776. Each year, the Marine Corps marks November 10th with a celebration of the brave spirit which compelled these men and thousands since to defend our country as United States Marines.

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Since 1996 when Daddy joined the Marine Corp this has been a day when he wakes up and tells me to tell him "Happy Birthday" and he gets calls and texts throughout the day of those who he has served with, and those who remember what day it is. It's a day that is remembered in our home even though it's been over 10 years of not being on active duty....as they say, "Once a Marine always a Marine."

Happy Birthday all of those past, present and future Marines!!!

Thank you for serving our county.

Semper Fi,