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MARINE CORPS ORDERS 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 in 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 Happy Birthday and Semper Fi, brother Marines! | ||
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Happy Birthday, fellow Devil Dogs and Semper Fidelis!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWDdC-D68UoThis message has been edited. Last edited by: ftttu, Retired Texas Lawman | |||
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Semper Fi Brothers! Happy Birthday!  | |||
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Happy Birthday and Semper Fidelis! ______________________________________________________________________ "When its time to shoot, shoot. Dont talk!" “What the government is good at is collecting taxes, taking away your freedoms and killing people. It’s not good at much else.” —Author Tom Clancy | |||
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Happy birthday USMC. My scoutmaster was a Marine and Vietnam vet. He always carried himself as if he were still on active service. That left an impression on me as a youth. Although I ended up Army, I never lost my respect for the USMC. *Adds lightheartedly* The USMC is so manly that the Marines practically invented sex... . . . . . But it was the USAF that included women!  Demand not that events should happen as you wish; but wish them to happen as they do happen, and you will go on well. -Epictetus | |||
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My Alma Mater:  It's the weekend be safe...but be fun ; Now who can tell me why we have five stars?  | |||
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mine:  This is where my signature goes. | |||
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The five stars are the Southern Cross, which was visible from Guadalcanal. | |||
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Yup. And our song? (I like you. Better than many Lance coconuts lol) | |||
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Can I toss my hat in the ring on this one? (3rd MarDiv here) ______________________________________________________________________ "When its time to shoot, shoot. Dont talk!" “What the government is good at is collecting taxes, taking away your freedoms and killing people. It’s not good at much else.” —Author Tom Clancy | |||
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Waltzing Matilda | |||
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You Sir are outstanding This song is played at every retirement of a First Mar Div Marine (At least we do it for 1st Tanks) | |||
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^^^ That's what you get for staging in Australia in WWII. Not just retirements, they play it at Change of Command Ceremonies, and at most functions the 1 Star of 1st Mar Div is at. ______________________________________________________________________ "When its time to shoot, shoot. Dont talk!" “What the government is good at is collecting taxes, taking away your freedoms and killing people. It’s not good at much else.” —Author Tom Clancy | |||
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Every year Bob Parsons puts up a video of the USMC. He was an 0311 that was wounded in Vietnam. In every video you can see him in the hospital bed getting the Purple Heart. And he does a great tribute to to the USMC every year. Here is one from a few years ago. I am looking forward to the new one. Semper Fi. | |||
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  What part of "...Shall not be infringed" don't you understand???  | |||
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Happy Birthday Marines!!!!! 1986-1990. It seems like yesterday. Semper Fi | |||
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Happy Birthday to my fellow Marines! My Alma Mater  Icarus flew too close to the sun, but at least he flew. | |||
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VMCJ-3, MCAS El Toro, CA around 1969-70. This is the flight line crew. I'm the handsome devil sitting in the bottom row, second from the right.  ------------------------------------------------ "It's hard to imagine a more stupid or dangerous way of making decisions, than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong." Thomas Sowell | |||
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Happy Birthday to my Marine Corps brothers and sisters... Semper Fi ____________________________________________________________ Money may not buy happiness...but it will certainly buy a better brand of misery A man should acknowledge his losses just as gracefully as he celebrates his victories Remember, in politics it's not who you know...it's what you know about who you know | |||
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To all our forum Marines, Happy Birthday and Semper Fi. Thank You for your service. | |||
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