On this day in 1775, the United States Marine Corps was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Within weeks of its formation, the Marine Corps had already seen combat action, having conducted a raid on the British-held Fort Nassau in the Bahamas. Throughout its renowned and celebrated history, the Marine Corps has fought to protect American citizens and interests worldwide.
Marines have fought admirably since their inception to recent engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Marine Corps has participated in some of the most historically significant battles in American history, including Belleau Wood, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Inchon, Chosin Reservoir, and Khe Sanh.
The Marine Corps prides itself on its readiness and ability to respond rapidly to military threats, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises around the world “in the air, on land, and sea.”
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