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| RUBY9246 | U.S.M.C. Birthday | ||
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Semper Fi
To all fellow Marines on the GURU.  Have a cold one for the Corps. On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress commissioned Samuel Nicholas to raise two Battalions of Marines. That very day, Nicholas set up shop in Tun Tavern. He appointed Robert Mullan, then the proprietor of the tavern, to the job of chief Marine Recruiter -- serving, of course, from his place of business at Tun Tavern. Prospective recruits flocked to the tavern, lured by (1) cold beer and (2) the opportunity to serve in the new Corps of Marines. So, yes, the U.S. Marine Corps was indeed born in Tun Tavern. Needless to say, both the Marine Corps and the tavern thrived during this new relationship |
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Posted on: 2008/11/10 13:38
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| Notorious | Re: U.S.M.C. Birthday | ||
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Congratulations to the Marines and to all of our protectors of freedom on such a day!
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Posted on: 2008/11/10 13:49
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