Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps - Semper Fi
God bless the Marine Corps, and all those who serve so that we may continue to enjoy our liberty!"The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!"
- Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945
"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem."
- Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985
"Retreat Hell! We're just attacking in another direction."
- Attributed to Major General Oliver P. Smith, USMC, Korea, December 1950.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
- George Orwell
Semper Fi!
DcLc
posted by DCLastCall @ 8:15 AM
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7 Comments:
That was a cool post -- Semper Fi
I deleted my old blog -- time a for a fresh new me
That Eleanor Roosevelt quote is awesome.
Thanks ladies.
RC - That quote is now my second favorite of all time. There is another out there that can not seem to locate again. Once i find it I will post it.
DcLc
In Canada we call it Rememberance Day and sing about poppies.
Hey- I just saw Jarhead, which did indeed mention November 10 as the "birthday" of the Marine Corps. Have you seen it yet? Good movie.
Stef - Hope to see it tonight. I am really excited about it.
DcLc
I want to see Jarhead as well. Loved the Eleanor Roosevelt quote.
They (Women Marines) don't have a nickname, and they don't need one. They get their basic training in a Marine atmosphere, at a Marine Post. They inherit the traditions of the Marines. They are Marines.
LtGen Thomas Holcomb, USMC
Commandant of the Marine Corps, 1943
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