Happy 250th Birthday, Marines

From American Spectator: We owe the Marines our gratitude for their courage and their unwavering ‘Semper Fidelis’ service to the nation. Today is the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States Marine Corps. It’s a day to celebrate and to remember why we are celebrating. The Marines have always been America’s “kick in the door” force. The Marines’ Hymn begins, “From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli.” In 1794 President Thomas Jefferson asked congress to build six frigates — the first ships in the U.S. Navy — because Jefferson wanted to punish the Barbary Pirates who had taken Americans captive and held them for ransom … (click to read more)

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