Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 7th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1777, the frigate Hancock was defeated by the British frigate Rainbow. In 1846, Marines and sailors under Commodore Sloat land at Monterey, California, and occupy the town. California is declared a part of the United States. In 1866, two companies of Marines from the navy yard in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, […]
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History of Our Corps – July 6
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 6th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1854, Marines from the steamer Powhatan land on Okinawa to demand punishment of the murderers of an American. In 1894, the cruiser Marblehead’s (C-11) Marines and sailors go ashore at Bluefields to safeguard American lives and property during a period of political unrest. In 1905, Marines and sailors from the cruisers […]
History of Our Corps – July 5
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 5th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1916, Pendleton and his regiment occupy Santiago, Santo Domingo. In 1918, the Marine Brigade in Belleau Wood is relieved in the lines by an Army brigade. Total Marine losses for the fighting since 1 June are 4,710. Brigadier General John A. Lejeune assumes command of the Army’s 64th Infantry […]
History of Our Corps – July 4
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 4th day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1776, The Declaration of Independence is signed. In 1800, the Marine Band makes its first appearance in public at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. In 1834, President Andrew Jackson ordered green and buff as the Corps’ uniform colors. In 1840, Commandant Henderson orders a change in the colors of the Marine uniform […]
History of Our Corps – July 3
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 3rd day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1864, sixty Marines manning two light howitzers support army troops in a skirmish with Confederate forces during an unsuccessful Union raid near White Point, South Carolina. In 1898, Marines man some of the secondary batteries of the Atlantic fleet when it sinks the Spanish fleet off Santiago, Cuba. In 1900, Meyer’s […]
History of Our Corps – July 2
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 2nd day of July in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1891, to enforce prohibitions against hunting seals, a Navy squadron and a special force of five officers and 113 enlisted Marines arrive in Alaskan waters. They remain on station until 5 October. In 1943, the Army’s 43rd Division conducts an amphibious assault on New Georgia to launch its attack on […]