One of Earliest Known Uses of (Marines) by Continental Congress

One of Earliest Known Uses of (Marines) by Continental Congress

October 5, 1775, in Marine Corps history.

On October 5, 1775, the Second Continental Congress held a meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in which they used the word "Marines" on one of the earliest known occasions.

The word was used in direction to General George Washington when it directed him to secure two vessels on "Continental risque and pay", and to give orders for the "proper encouragement to the Marines and seamen" to serve on the two armed ships.

An artist's sketch of Tun Tavern, the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps. (released)


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