10 November 1775, We are ”The Marines”

On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia passed a resolution stating that "two Battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces with the fleet. This resolution established the Continental Marines and marked the birth date of the United States Marine Corps.

History of the United States Marine Corps

https://www.usmcu.edu/Research/Marine-Corps-History-Division/Brief-Histories/Brief-History-of-the-United-States-Marine-Corps/

U.S. Marine Corps 246th Birthday Message from the Secretary of the Navy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnZg6PhHI6U

Marine Corps Birthday Message -- John A. LeJeune 1921

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2GihMoyy78

The 246th Marine Corps Birthday Message

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VHwc5zbcTI