November 10 in American History
The Continental Congress resolved to raise two battalions of Continental Marines. Tradition holds the first recruiting happened at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia — which is why Marines still celebrate their birthday every November 10, one day before Veterans Day, with a formality the other branches watch with envy.
In 1775: the U.S. Marine Corps is founded. The Continental Congress resolved to raise two battalions of Continental Marines.
The Continental Congress resolved to raise two battalions of Continental Marines. Tradition holds the first recruiting happened at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia — which is why Marines still celebrate their birthday every November 10, one day before Veterans Day, with a formality the other branches watch with envy.
Yes — November 10 marks the anniversary of U.S. Marine Corps, dating to 1775. Two battalions of Continental Marines raised at Tun Tavern.
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