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186 Conquistadors defeated 80,000 Incas on 16 November 1532.
The Marine Corps birth date is 10 November 1775.
The first Marine Corps commandant was Captain Samuel Nicholas.
The first Marine Corps recruiter was Captain Robert Mullen.
The current Marine Corps commandant is General James F. Amos.
The current position of the Marine Corps Assistant Commandant is unfilled.
The birthplace of the Marine Corps is Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
There are 13 stripes on the US flag, 7 red 6 white. They represent the 13 original colonies.
Hawaii and Alaska were the last 2 states.
The colors of the US flag represent:
RED - Hardiness and Valor
WHITE - Hope, Purity, and Innocence.
BLUE - Reverence to God, Loyalty, Vigilance, Perseverance, and Justice.
The symbol representing the Marine Corps is an Anchor, Globe, and an Eagle. It represents that they operate on land, air, and sea. It also represents:
ANCHOR - Naval tradition.
EAGLE - Our proud nation.
GLOBE - Worldwide presence.
14 June 1777 was when the first "stars and stripes" were made.
14 June is Flag Day.
Semper Fidelis is the Marine Corps motto.
Semper Fidelis is Latin for "Always Faithful."