Anniversary of the Founding of the U.S. Marine Corps (Marine Corps Birthday)

In 1775, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines to serve as an infantry force auxiliary to the Continental Navy. After the American Revolution, the Continental Marines were disbanded until the U.S. Marine Corps was re-established in 1798 in preparation for a naval conflict with France.

Ever since, the mission of the U.S. Marine Corps has been to support the goals of the U.S. Navy and other branches in combat operations.

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