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:Birthday: I always enjoy telling this story, even more so on our birthday. I invite other Jar Heads to correct or embellish as indicated... :cake:
On 10 November 1775, our Continental Congress enacted into law our Continental Marine Corps, so our Continental Navy could have one, like other navies around the world. Delegates then went down to Tun's Tavern and recruited sharpshooters to serve - from whence we have our traditions that all Marines are riflemen first, as well as hard drinkers.
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Marines of other nations served on ships to protect the officers from possible mutinies, but our men were all patriots. Having little else to do during naval encounters with the British, our Marines took their rifles up in the sailing riggings to shoot at English cannon operators, making their top row of cannons worthless and giving our ships a strong edge.
SEMPER FI!! :iwagima:
On 10 November 1775, our Continental Congress enacted into law our Continental Marine Corps, so our Continental Navy could have one, like other navies around the world. Delegates then went down to Tun's Tavern and recruited sharpshooters to serve - from whence we have our traditions that all Marines are riflemen first, as well as hard drinkers.
:wflag:
Marines of other nations served on ships to protect the officers from possible mutinies, but our men were all patriots. Having little else to do during naval encounters with the British, our Marines took their rifles up in the sailing riggings to shoot at English cannon operators, making their top row of cannons worthless and giving our ships a strong edge.
SEMPER FI!! :iwagima:
