Davis County Clipper | 1974-11-08 | Page 18 | The Marines

The Marines Throughout the history of the United States the flag and k defense of the nation have been superbly served by the U.S. Marine THE CORPS dates from November On this day the Continental Congress in Philadelphia authorized formation of two battalions to aid in the war against j There had been companies of marines in but under British and the two battalions were first American marine THE FIRST captain commissioned was Samuel He opened recruiting headquarters in the Tun Tavern in since considered the birthplace of the U.S.