The editorial staff of showmegaming.com has the privilege of working with some former Marines. We submit this out of respect for the 234th birthday of the Marine Corps. Semper Fi.
This historical nugget is from the Marine Corps website
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.
