Wednesday, November 10, 2010

U.S. Marines Are 235 Years Old Today



Marine Corps Birthday Celebrates 235 Years Of The Few, The Proud -- Washington Post

"The Few, the Proud": So says the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps, and so it is. The Marines are the smallest branch of the U.S. armed forces, but their reputation outmatches their size. Today, the marines celebrate their 235th anniversary, born before the country was in 1775.

"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" Eleanor Roosevelt once said.

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More News On The U.S. Marines Turning 235 Years Old Today

Chairman’s Corner: Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10 -- Department of Defense
General Lejeune's Marine Corps Birthday Message -- U.S. Marine Corps
On Veterans Day, remember the Marines: Fabled corps has served nation for 235 years -- New York Daily News
Happy 235th birthday, U.S. Marine Corps! -- UPI
235 miles to celebrate the Marine Corps' 235 years -- Sign On San Diego
Happy Birthday, Marines! -- Human Events
235 Years of Honor, Courage, and Commitment -- Hot Air
Birthday ball memories on Corps’ 235th -- Marine Times

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