Happy 230th Birthday to The USMC

MARINES' HYMN


From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli,
We fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.

Our Flag's unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun.
We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job, the United States Marines.

Here's health to you and to our Corps, which we are proud to serve.
In many a strife we've fought for life and never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes,
they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.

230 years ago, November 10th, 1775, The United States Marine Corps was born.

In a TAVERN.



Since then, The Congressional Medal of Honor has been awarded to Marines 296 times. 6 Marines have been double recipients of the award.

The History and Traditions of The United States Marine Corps


HAPPY BIRTHDAY USMC