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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY
On November 10th, The United States Marine Corps Birthday commemorates the establishment of the Continental Marines.
The United States Marine Corps, a branch of the United States Armed Forces, is responsible for providing power protection from the sea. They use the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. The Continental Congress first established the Continental Marines on November 10, 1775, leading up to the American Revolution. Two battalions of Marines fought for independence both on land and at sea.
The birth of the U.S. Marine Corps began as a way to augment naval forces in the Revolutionary War.
The recruiting headquarters was in the Tun Tavern on Water Street in Philadelphia, which is considered to be the birthplace of the Marines.
The Corps was abolished at the end of the Revolutionary War. However, on July 11, 1798, Congress ordered the creation of the Corps. Congress named it the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and directed that it be available for service under the Secretary of the Navy.
Marine Corps Presence
The USMC shares many resources with the other branches of the United States military. However, the Corps has sought to maintain its own identity with regards to mission, funding, and assets while utilizing the support available from the larger military branches. Despite having fewer installations than other branches, the Marine Corps maintains a presence on many Army posts, Naval stations, and Air Force bases.
In his birthday greeting more than 70 years ago, General Alexander Vandegrift, our 18th Commandant noted that “A birthday is a fitting time to peer backward – and forward.” That year, Marines reflected on an extraordinary year in combat during their amphibious drive across the Pacific. Despite the challenges and the horrific conditions, Marines prevailed at Guam, Saipan, and Peleliu. On 10 November 1944, Marines looked back with pride on their accomplishment – confident in their ability to meet future challenges.
In 2004, 20,000 Marines deployed to Al Anbar Province, Iraq – many Marines celebrated the birthday in places like Fallujah, Ramadi, and Al Qaim while decisively engaged in combat. That year, Marines also responded to the crisis in the Pacific following a tsunami claiming the lives of more than 200,000 people. On 10 November 2004, Marines looked back with pride on their accomplishments – confident in their ability to meet future challenges.
Some things change. Marines adapt. Their organization, training, and equipment change to the operating environment. However, some things remain the same. Marines continue to attack challenges with the same courage, commitment, loyalty, self-sacrifice, and adaptability as their predecessors in Peleliu and Fallujah. On 10 November 2014, Marines looked back with pride on our accomplishments- confident in our ability to meet future challenges.
HOW TO OBSERVE #MarineCorpsBirthday
If you know a Marine, thank them for their service. Attend Marine Corps Birthday celebrations. Use #MarineCorpsBirthday to post on social media.
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY HISTORY
In 1921, General John Archer Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, initiated the tradition of publishing a reminder of honorable service to all Marine commands on the anniversary of the Corps’ birth.
Since then, the United States Marine Corps members have honored the establishment of their military branch every year by republishing General Lejeune’s reminder. Gradually, they added balls and banquets to the birthday celebration.
The first formal dance took place in 1923 at the Ft. Mifflin Marine Barracks in Pennsylvania. Other events include mock battles, sporting events, and races.
In 1925, the historic Benjamin Franklin Hotel hosted the first formal Marine Ball. The ball honored the 150th birthday of the Marine Corp. General Lejeune and Secretary of War Dwight Davis attended.
Commandant, General Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr. brought even more tradition to the warriors, always faithful and always loyal to each other, their country and their traditions. Beginning in 1952, the formal cake cutting ceremony began. During the ceremony, the first piece goes to the oldest Marine present and the second piece to the youngest. This tradition is still practiced today.
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“Remember our Veterans Every Day”
“Thank YOU – OUR VETERANS”
Our PRAYERS to our “Almighty Creator” are sent to HIM – to PROTECT our MEN and Women in all branches – that serve and protect AMERICA! *********
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This is the very best – – that I have seen – outdoors and for the crowd to be a part of – just LOVE it!
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“VETERANS DAY”
Veterans Day on November 11th honors military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. The federal holiday coincides with Armistice Day and Remembrance Day which marks the end of World War I. These observances reflect the end of significant hostilities at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. Initially, the United States observed Armistice Day as well. However, it evolved into the current Veterans Day in 1954.
Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day or Armed Forces Day. Veterans Day celebrates all United States, military veterans. However, Memorial Day is set aside for remembering the men and women who died while serving. Additionally, Armed Forces Day recognizes the men and women who are currently serving in the United States military.
HOW TO OBSERVE #VeteransDay
Since Veterans Day is a federally designated holiday, many businesses and schools close for the day. Additionally, employers may recognize their veteran employees through special events. Throughout the day, local, state, and federal organizations host Veterans Day ceremonies.
Non-essential federal government offices close on this holiday, including all United States Post Offices. As a result, postal workers make no deliveries. Additionally, all federal workers are paid for the holiday. However, those who are required to work, sometimes receive holiday pay in addition to their wages.
Attend a ceremony and take a veteran you know out for a meal. Organize a veteran appreciation luncheon at your work or in your community.
The United States Marine Corps customarily observes its birthday (November 10, 1775) and Veterans Day as a 96-hour liberty period.
Veterans Day Spelling
While it’s grammatically acceptable to write or print the holiday as Veteran’s Day or Veterans’ Day, the United States government declared that the attributive (no apostrophe) rather than the possessive case is the official spelling.
Thank a veteran and use #VeteransDay to post on social media.
VETERANS DAY HISTORY
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. At the time, he said, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.”
“Hunger does not breed reform, it breeds madness.” ~President Woodrow Wilson
The United States Congress passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926. The resolution requested that President Calvin Coolidge issue another proclamation to observe November 11th with appropriate ceremonies. A Congressional Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U.S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday: “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day’.
Raymond Weeks
In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, expressed an idea. Weeks proposed to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans who served in the U.S. military. Weeks led a delegation to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who supported the idea of National Veterans Day. Then in 1947, Weeks led the first national celebration in 1947 in Alabama. Annually, the country recognized its veterans until his death in 1985. President Reagan honored him at the White House in 1982. Weeks earned the Presidential Citizenship Medal as the driving force for the national holiday. Elizabeth Dole, who prepared the briefing for President Reagan, called Weeks the “Father of Veterans Day.”
1954
U.S. Representative Ed Rees from Emporia, Kansas, presented a bill establishing the holiday through Congress. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, also from Kansas, signed the bill into law on May 26, 1954.
Congress amended this act on June 1, 1954, replacing “Armistice” with “Veterans,” and it has been known as Veterans Day since.
1971
Originally, the country observed Veterans Day on November 11th. However, starting in 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act required the federal holiday to be moved. Congress scheduled the observance for the fourth Monday of October. In 1978, Congress moved it back to its original celebration on November 11th. While the legal holiday remains on November 11th, if that date happens to be on a Saturday or Sunday, then organizations that formally observe the holiday will normally be closed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively.
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“Never Ever Forget our Veterans – Our Family”
“Bless all those we LOVE… Our VETERANS”
“You’re… in the NAVY… NOW – – – NOW… hear this!” – – – My son, Lee is A #1 in my book – – my Thanks and PRAYERS for Lee and the whole crew that were with him aboard the U.S. Ranger – – as their SERVICE was the best – – and like all Moms across the NATION – – – – it is WONDERFUL – – that your Son is able to return HOME!”
“Next going back in time… my brother, Tom McClarren – – the “Para-Trouper” – – he just LOVES… to fall out of a perfectly good flying – – nice and high… Aero-Plane – – just so happy that TOM was able to make it back to the STATES – – he was in service in GERMANY – – when “Elvis” was station there – – – those were the days!”
“This is my brother, Denny Jr., – – and he has that “million dollar smile” – – this PHOTO is with me – – and he has the best shade of red hair and freckles – – that came from the Irish side of our FAMILY – – was stationed at “Red Stone Arsenal” – – but in this PHOTO Denny is on leave for the “HOLIDAYS” – – and there I am with a ‘tidbit’ of something in my hand to eat!”
“This is a very old and well worn PHOTO of my “DAD” – Denny H. McClarren Sr. – – this PHOTO was still in his wallet – when he passed away – – so it did get lots of wear and tear – – “Daddy” was stationed in the PHILIPPINES” – – and he did sign up for three… two-year terms – – and in his last sign-up term… was injured – – and sent home.”
Here is a very old PHOTO – – and of my husband, Lee’s – – brother Al E. Aldrich – – Al served in “AFRICA” – – when they were running around in those “tanks” – – and from what I heard – – surprised that he was able to live through the mess – – of fighting that was going on back then.
“This is TOM Aldrich and …. In the 1960’s… when Tom was in the Army – the K-9 group – – he was in HEAVEN – – he just LOVED training and working with dogs – – he had special communication skills – – with animals and the DOG – – was the best place for his talents to be used. This is a very young TOM and his “WAR DOG, SHANE” – –
So to all the Veterans – – and to those that are in the “SERVICE” today – – YOU are the ones that protect and keep AMERICA a NATION under the direction of our Almighty Creator Yahweh – – a land of FREEDOM for all – – and if we all stand UNITED with our AMERICAN FLAG – – flying high … above us all and at all times – – remember – – that it is… when we all work together – – in unity – – we will be a NATION always protected – – knowing that to LOVE our neighbor – – makes LIFE worth… LIVING! D.V.
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“REMEMBER our VETERANS”
“Do NOT… Forget Our Veterans”
If we just stop and THINK that NOVEMBER is here, for us to REMEMBER… and to REMEMBER our VETERANS, that is our first priority, so this next video is something, that I like, it is the song and words and do let me know if you also, get a gut feeling, that we need to do more for the young men ad women that serve, as some ARE even giving their all, their very LIFE and just for our FREEDOM, to be forever.
Pass this message on… D.V.
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“In November, We remember the MEN in Blue”
“Give Thanks for the “MEN IN BLUE”
Officer Lee Aldrich, Sr. on the right, with fellow Officer giving of their time, on their days off – for whatever Saint Louis City events and functions, are in need of Law and Order!
This is “Officer Lee Aldrich” on duty in North Saint Louis and near to the “Fifth District Office.”
These PHOTOS were taken at the old “Sportsman Park” in North Saint Louis, Missouri and, that is “Officer Lee Aldrich” on the right.
“It sure is nice, to have such terrific Police Officers take the time to make your day, by standing tall and strong – just for you in the Photos you want taken of you and with them!” D.V.
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