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Author Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES Chris Medley Expert Film Handler Posts: 180 From: McKinney, TX, USA Registered: Jan 2004 posted 11-10-2004 06:25 AM                        **Please don't lessen this by turning it into a political discussion and getting it locked** That being said.... HAPPY 229th BIRTHDAY MAY YOU HAVE MANY MANY MORE!! Make sure to thank any members of the military that you know for the job they did/do today.  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Fuentes Mmmm, Dr. Pepper! Posts: 1168 From: Corpus Christi, TX United States Registered: Jan 2004 posted 11-10-2004 06:51 AM                     Happy Marine Corps B-day to all Marines, including my dad and 7 of my uncles.  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 11-10-2004 01:06 PM                        Thank you, I appreciate the well wishes. Semper Fi!  |  IP: Logged Michael Schaffer "Where is the Boardwalk Hotel?" Posts: 4143 From: Boston, MA Registered: Apr 2002 posted 11-10-2004 02:05 PM                        And remember, Bob is one of the original team!  |  IP: Logged Aaron Mehocic Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 804 From: New Castle, PA, USA Registered: Jun 99 posted 11-10-2004 02:27 PM                     What is the name of the Philadelphia tavern in which the Marine Corps was formed back in 1775? I know it is the duty of every Marine to visit this site and pay homage to the memory of those Marines that served before him. With that being said, I find it remarkable how the Marines have redeveloped themselves as a modern-day fighting force given their origins. Today the fighting philosophy is based upon the concept that the Marines take the position, then turn it over to the Army to hold the position. Prior to World War II (with perhaps the exception of routing the Barbary Pirates in 1804, and the Battle of Belleau Wood in 1917), I've always found the Marines in a supporting role - kind of a reverse in which the Army takes a position then turns it over to the Marines to guard. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I base this conclusion on their holding key coastal forts captured from the Confederacy during the Civil War, and limited use of the Corps during the Mexican War and War of 1812.  |  IP: Logged Chris Medley Expert Film Handler Posts: 180 From: McKinney, TX, USA Registered: Jan 2004 posted 11-10-2004 02:39 PM                        The Marine Corps is the only branch the the President can conrol without Congress. He can send them anywhere any time..no the money that it costs for them to stay there..that is still in the hands of Congress. They were created, at first, to serve the President of the United States directly, thats why Marines guard the White House and saulute the Presedent as he exits Air Force One.  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 11-10-2004 06:02 PM                     This is from the book, "Marine Corps Book Of Lists," Category: "...Eight Hoary Old Marine Corps Legends That Are Not True." quote: 1. The first Marine recruiting station was established in Tun Tavern, in Philadelphia, the proprietor of which was so adept at securing recruits, by liberally plying them with drink, that he was made a captain in the Corps. Alas for "romance," the story is untrue. It probably got its start from the fact that Samuel Nicholas, effectively the first Marine Commandant, actually did own a tavern in Philadelphia, the Conestoga Wagon, which apparently served as his headquarters for a time. However the owner of the Tun Tavern did become a Marine officer, about a year after the creation of the Corps, which probably gave rise to the legend. November 10 is sort of my father's second birthday. He served in the 'Corps for 23 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer. Of course, he's still doing a lot to promote the Marine Corps in his non-fiction military books ("Marine Sniper," "Marshalling The Faithful," "Silent Warrior"). His fourth book dealing with Vietnam, "Goodnight Saigon" will hit bookstore shelves early in 2005. I think it's already available for pre-order from Amazon.com.  |  IP: Logged Tim Reed Better Projection Pays Posts: 5246 From: Northampton, PA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 11-11-2004 03:43 PM                       AuOOOORAH!!!  |  IP: Logged

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