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

The Founding of the United States Marine Corps: How a Nation Built Its First Marines

The Founding of the United States Marine Corps: How a...


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On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress created the Continental Marines, laying the foundation for what would become the United States Marine Corps. Discover the true story behind the Corps' founding, the historic resolution, Samuel Nicholas, and the enduring legacy that began in Revolutionary Philadelphia.

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