1775: FOUNDING OF THE MARINE CORPS

During the American Revolution, many important political discussions took place in the inns and taverns of Philadelphia, including the founding of the Marine Corps. 
 
A committee of the Continental Congress met at Tun Tavern to draft a resolution calling for two battalions of Marines able to fight for independence at sea and on shore.  
 
The resolution was approved on November 10, 1775, officially forming the Continental Marines. 
 
As the first order of business, Samuel Nicholas became Commandant of the newly formed Marines. Tun Tavern’s owner and popular patriot, Robert Mullan, became his first captain and recruiter. They began gathering support and were ready for action by early 1776.  
 
Each year, the Marine Corps marks November 10th with a celebration of the brave spirit which compelled these men and thousands since to defend our country as United States Marines.

Marines Generally known as Jarheads are the first in any campaign and the last out. Celebrating their birthday is a long tradition in the special culture of the Marines. 

They are the elite of all of the forces, and most well known for the battle of Iwo Jima in World War II