Birth of Marines
How was it Formed?
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By Gaurav Roy
ovember 10, 1775, will go down as the day one of the most iconic landing forces in the world was born. It all started with the American Revolution!
serve as landing forces in the Continental Navy, which was formed recently. This resolution was passed by none other than John Adams, the future President of the United States.
A resolution was passed to raise two battalions of Marines to
The city of Philadelphia holds the honor of being the city
16 – GATHER Veterans
where John Adams adopted the resolution to raise two battalions of Marines. Hence, November 10 is observed as the official birth date of the United States Marine Corps. However, the Marine Corps was founded twice, technically.
