GENERAL ORDER: MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY
George
No. 47 (Series 1921) HEADQUARTERS U.S. MARINE CORPS
Washington, November 1, 1921
759. The following will be read to the command on the 10th of November,
1921, and hereafter on the 10th of November of every year. Should the order
not be received by the 10th of November, 1921, it will be read upon receipt.
(1) On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of
Continental Congress. Since that date many thousand men have borne the name
"Marine". In memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should
commemorate the birthday of our corps by calling to mind the glories of its
long and illustrious history.
(2) The record of our corps is one which will bear comparison with that of
the most famous military organizations in the world's history. During 90 of
the 146 years of its existence the Marine Corps has been in action against
the Nation's foes. From the Battle of Trenton to the Argonne, Marines have
won foremost honors in war, and is the long eras of tranquility at home,
generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war in both
hemispheres and in every corner of the seven seas, that our country and its
citizens might enjoy peace and security.
(3) In every battle and skirmish since the birth of our corps, Marines have
acquitted themselves with the greatest distinction, winning new honors on
each occasion until the term "Marine" has come to signify all that is
highest in military efficiency and soldierly virtue.
(4) This high name of distinction and soldierly repute we who are Marines
today have received from those who preceded us in the corps. With it we have
also received from them the eternal spirit which has animated our corps from
generation to generation and has been the distinguishing mark of the Marines
in every age. So long as that spirit continues to flourish Marines will be
found equal to every emergency in the future as they have been in the past,
and the men of our Nation will regard us as worthy successors to the long
line of illustrious men who have served as "Soldiers of the Sea" since the
founding of the Corps.
JOHN A. LEJEUNE,
Major General Commandant
75705--21
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Happy Birthday, Marines. SEMPER FI!
phil
I have two brothers who served proudly,and I want to wish all Marines,no
matter what their politics,a happy birthday to their fine service,and to
tell them thank you for your service to our country.
I want to convey that it is possible to support our troops,but oppose the
policies of the government-I did it when they were in Viet Nam,and I do it
now.
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