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 […]
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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 […]
History of Our Corps – June 12
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 12th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1805, Marines cover the withdrawal of Eaton’s force from Derna. In 1814, Captain Samuel Miller leads a small battalion of Marines from Washington, D.C., to reinforce American units guarding the approaches to the capital along the Patuxent River. In 1919, Marine Corps Base, Quantico leases a site for its first flying […]
History of Our Corps – June 11
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 11th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1898, during the 11th and 12th of June, Spanish soldiers fire upon the Marine camp both nights. The Marine detachment of the battleship Texas comes ashore to reinforce the battalion. In 1927, Marines from the Washington Navy Yard assist in handling crowds welcoming Charles Lindbergh after his historic flight across […]
History of Our Corps – June 10
Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 10th day of June in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, The Continental Congress passes a resolution bringing all American forces, (including Marines), operating on and around Lake Champlain under the control of Congress and providing that they be paid from 3 May. In 1871, during the 10th and 11th of June in response to Koreans firing on a survey party, […]