Category: History

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 21st day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1900, in conjunction with 450 Russian troops, Waller’s force attempts to seize Tienstin, but they are driven back.           Chinese government forces join the Boxers in laying siege to the Legation Quarter in Peking.           Meyer’s Marine detachment defends the Tartar Wall overlooking the compound. In 1916, Colonel Pendleton and the […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 20th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1801, the government purchases land at the corner of 8th and I Streets in Washington, D.C., for $6,247.18 for a site for the Marine Barracks. In 1842, the Secretary of the Navy disbands the Florida Squadron and orders its Marines and sailors to Norfolk, Virginia. In 1866, Marines and sailors from […]

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 19th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1864, Marines under Orderly Sergeant Charles Young serve one of the main guns on the steamer Kearsarge, which sinks the Confederate raider Alabama off Cherbourg, France. In 1888, Marines and sailors from the steam bark Essex land at Chemulpo, Korea, and march to Seoul to protect the U.S. consulate during a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]