The Leatherneck Journal- Stories, traditions, and history from the United States Marine Corps.

Portrait of Major Samuel Nicholas, senior officer of the Continental Marines and first Marine Corps Commandant by tradition

Samuel Nicholas: The Man Who Raised America’s First Marines

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Before there was a Commandant, there was Samuel Nicholas. Discover the story of the Philadelphia native who helped raise America's first Marines, led them ashore at New Providence, and established a legacy the Corps still honors today.

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