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The Attack on the Castle Chapultepec (the "halls of Montezuma") took place in 1847. This print was published a year later.
Dusan Vranic / AP
Sgt. Daniel Roberts, of Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A. stands in front of Marines of India company, 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, First Marine Division, as they mark 235th anniversary since the Corps was founded in 1775, in a small fire base, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, in Sangin, Afghanistan.
Finbarr O'Reilly / Reuters
A setting with dog tags, a purple heart medal awarded to wounded troops, a plate, cup, plastic cutlery and a burning candle sits on a table to symbolize all former U.S. Marines who have served, fought, died or been wounded in battle, at a dinner marking the anniversary of the Marine Corps at Musa Qala in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province. Missing from the setting is lemon and salt, traditionally included to represent the bitterness of losing friends and comrades.
GlobalSecurity.org has a good history of the USMC, starting at its birth in 1775. While we have a picture of the 'halls of Montezuma' from the Marine Corps Hymn above, you'll need to go here or here for pictures of the 'shores of Tripoli.' And, there are a lot of video tributes based on the hymn at YouTube.
I recently came across a terrific newsreel about Marines in the NBC News archives. It deals with the battle of the Chosin Reservoir 60 years ago, in late 1950, during the Korean War. It's worth a look:
You can also click the tag "marines" below to see other coverage of the Corps here on Photoblog.
Do you have a favorite (or least favorite) memory of being a Marine, of a Marine in your family, or a favorite photograph, book, film or song about Marines? If so, please post in the comments below. . .
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Happy Birthday and God Bless each and everyone of you, present and past, including your loyal families!!
Semper Fi !!!
MPCO, Camp Pendleton, CA, 1994
Happy Birthday Marines!!
The Marine Corps saved and changed my life. Proud to be a Marine.
If it weren't for you guys, this "flyboy" would have been a pincushion. Thanks for the ground cover, we got ya covered from the sky! Happy Birthday!
Semper Fi!
Happy Birthday Marines!
May the Corps be forever ready to serve this country with honor.
And I'll agree with Doug Thiel - I wouldn't be the man I am today without the Marine Corps.
Semper Fi you son's o' b***ches. Keep up the honor and tradition for us old ones.
An old 2841
Sgt. Bob
ooorah, once a marine always a marine
once a marine always a marine ooorah
Been in since July 1999. I have been to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Haiti. I went through two marriages, missed half of my sons life. But to make sure my son will be free, I'd give it up. Never been prouder to be a Marine than ever 10 November.
OOHRAH, and Semper Fi!!
The sacrifices we all have made bro.....God bless you and your son. I am tearing up as I write this as i served during the Operation Desert Storm. Death was his business....and business was good.
Happy Birthday Marines, past, present and future.
Semper Fi. 79-84.
All for the glory and the honor....
Happy Birthday to Uncle Sam's Misguided Children - ooorah and Semper Fidelis!!!
Union Street Marble Club...OOORAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=196385872556&set=a.196377817556.131656.820772556
this is my dad and grandma. my grandpa was in the marines for many years. he helped build the panama canal too. my brother was also a marine. god bless them all.
Happy Birthday, Marines....... SSgt, USMC, 1975 - 1984
Semper Fi ! My father a Marine WWII at Guadalcanal; my son a Marine!
Always Proud Always a Marine. Happy Birthday U.S.M.C. SEMPER FI
From a former Sgt. who spent two tours in Viet-Nam.
May we never forget!
Dedicated to 2nd. Lt. T. Brindley, Jan. 1968, a true hero
as others, I would not be what I am, thanks USMC
Semper Fi 67-68
Happy 235th Birthday Marines. This applies to anyone who has ever been a Marine. The solgan "Once a Marine, Always a Marine" is just as true today and any other time in our history. Let us not forget our families who have shared with our sacrifices. They enjoy our proud tradition right along with us. They have been by our side through thick and thin. OohRah. Stand tall.
As a retired Hospital Corpsman, I salute all Marines, past and present. I spent 9 years on the green side, and the best memories of my time in service have all been with the Marines. I wore the the badge "Doc" with pride, taking care of the best men and women this country can produce.
Semper Fi!! And happy birthday!
Corpsman up!
A corpsman saved my life, never knew who he was, never got to say thanks,
Thanks All Corpsman
Happy Birthday Dawgs! Semper Fi!
Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fi!
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here is a couple more of my grandpa and my dad.........
thank you to all my brother and sister marines
NOT AS LEAN AND NOT AS MEAN----BUT ALWAYS A MARINE 1963-1971
All gave some, some gave all.
God bless our Corps.
Semper Fi
Cpl Hamilton 2175561
Happy Birthday Marine Corps!
Never been prouder of my Marine son.
God Bless you and thank you for the job you do for our country.
Happy Birthday God Bless
To all who have served, given or died for our country, God Bless You and may there always be The United States Marine Corps.
Proud son of a former squid who served with Marines at Camp Holland Smith in HI during Vietnam.