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This is the birthday tee for the Marine who knows the story behind the date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Birthday Commemorative Tee Stands Apart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e251st USMC Birthday Tun Tavern Vintage Sign Graphic\u003c\/strong\u003e – A commemorative design marking the 251st anniversary of the Marine Corps, rendered in the style of period tavern signage — distressed, aged, and historically grounded in the Philadelphia public house where Marine Corps recruiting began on November 10, 1775\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Sign Design Format\u003c\/strong\u003e – The graphic is styled after the hand-lettered, weathered tavern signs of the colonial era — the kind that would have hung outside Tun Tavern itself. It wears 251 years of history the way a well-worn piece of kit wears its service: with character, not flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Origin Story, Not Just the Date\u003c\/strong\u003e – Every Marine knows November 10th. This design goes one layer deeper — to the tavern, the recruiter, and the moment the Corps actually began. For the Marine who knows the history, this is the tee that shows it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e – This is a year-specific commemorative tee. The 251st only happens once. Order before November 10th to guarantee delivery in time for the celebration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom-Made in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e – Each tee is printed to order using direct-to-garment (DTG) technology — please allow 3–5 business days prior to shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium 4.5 oz Combed \u0026amp; Ring-Spun Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mid-weight American cotton with reactive dyes for longer-lasting color, shoulder-to-shoulder taping for durability, and a fit that’s tailored through the chest and arms without being boxy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 Colors Available\u003c\/strong\u003e – Black, Navy, OD Green, Charcoal Heather, Royal, Red, Heather Grey, and Gold — a color for every Marine and every occasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Size Range\u003c\/strong\u003e – Small through 4XL so every Marine and supporter can represent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Unisex Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Classic cut that looks sharp at the Birthday Ball, the mess night, the barracks, or anywhere a Marine shows up on November 10th\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind Tun Tavern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tun Tavern stood on Water Street in Philadelphia, near the Delaware River waterfront. In 1775, it was one of the most well-known public houses in the city — a gathering place for merchants, sailors, and colonists. When the Continental Congress authorized the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775, Samuel Nicholas — widely recognized as the first Commandant of the Marine Corps — and Robert Mullan, the tavern’s proprietor, began recruiting the first Marines from among the tavern’s patrons. The building burned down in the 19th century, but its place in Marine Corps history is permanent. Every Marine who has ever raised a glass on November 10th is, in some way, continuing a tradition that started at that bar. 251 years of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marines and veterans who know the history behind the birthday and want a tee that reflects it, active-duty Marines celebrating the 251st Birthday Ball and mess night with something historically grounded, military history enthusiasts and USMC collectors who appreciate the Tun Tavern origin story, military families marking November 10, 2026 with a Marine who takes the Corps’ history seriously, and anyone who knows that the Marine Corps didn’t start on a parade ground — it started in a tavern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCUSTOM-MADE IN THE USA — ALLOW 3–5 BUSINESS DAYS BEFORE SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Solid colors are 100% cotton. Heather colors feature a 50\/50 cotton\/poly blend. 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