Birth of the U.S. Marine Corps

Filed under:
Revolution Era
Event date:
November 10, 2024 (This event repeats every year)
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Anniversary:
November 10, 1775 (249 year anniversary)
Description:

On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution to raise 2 battalions of Marines. This date is regarded as the birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps.