Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 18th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1812, the War of 1812 begins when Congress passes and President James Madison signs a declaration of war against Great Britain. In 1844, Marines go ashore from the St. Louis to protect Americans following a riot in Canton, China. The force remains there until 20 July. In 1944, the 105th Infantry […]
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History of Our Corps – June 17
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 17th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1870, the steamer Mohican sends Marines and sailors to Boca Teacapan, Mexico to destroy a pirate ship. In 1800, Marines participate in the action between the schooner Enterprise and the French privateer La Cygne off Guadeloupe. In 1815, Marines in Commodore Stephen Decatur’s squadron assist in the defeat of the Algerian […]
History of Our Corps – June 16
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 16th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, Washington’s fleet and its Marines capture two British troopships trying to reinforce Boston (already abandoned by the British army). In 1858, twenty Marines help restore order at the jail in Washington, D.C. In 1898, Marine detachments participate in the North Atlantic Squadron’s bombardment of Santiago, Cuba. In 1942, the 3rd […]
History of Our Corps – June 15
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 15th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines participate in the action between Katy and Washington, (Rhode Island Navy), and an armed tender supporting the British frigate Rose. In 1917, the Navy purchases 232 acres on San Diego Bay. San Diego donates 500 acres of adjacent tidal land (to be covered by fill) for a Marine Base […]
History of Our Corps – June 14
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 14th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: FLAG DAY In 1777, Congress adopts the Stars and Stripes as the national flag. In 1847, Captain Edson’s battalion assists Perry’s landing brigade in moving up the Tabasco River and seizing San Juan Bautista, Mexico. In 1898, two companies of Marines advance two miles and defeat a larger enemy force at […]
History of Our Corps – June 13
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 13th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1867, a landing force of Marines and sailors from the Hartford and Wyoming attempts to punish natives in southern Formosa following the murder of a shipwrecked American crew. The naval force is unable to close with the elusive enemy. In 1898, the Spanish attack the Marines at Guantanamo Bay at first […]