[marden]

Happy Birthday, USMC!

And congratulations and thanks to all the Marines here.*

The U.S. Marine Corps begins preparations for its "birthday party" every summer. Activities become more feverish as the fall hues arrive. By early November, every Marine is either rehearsing his role in the "party" or pressing, polishing, and spit-shining in order to appear at his or her best for the Birthday Ball. This has not always been the case, however. In fact, Marines have not always celebrated their founding on November the 10th.

Formal commemoration of the birthday of the Marine Corps began on 10 November 1921. That particular date was chosen because on that day the Second Continental Congress resolved in 1775 to raise two battalions of Continental Marines.

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*Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine.

Cadence calls.
Documentary Recordings :: Track Titles

[Jawbone54]

Semper Fi

[cjrivera]

Semper Fi

http://www.uspharmd.com/usmc/Marine_Hymn_Track%2021.mp3

[davesimondotcom]

A big thank you to Nathan, Vic and Dick, and the rest of the Jarheads, Leathernecks and Devil Dogs. I admire you all so much for your service.

Happy Birthday and Semper Fidelis!

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.

Ooh-Rah!