Happy Birthday to the United States Marines
Today is the 232nd birthday of the United States Marines. Formal commemoration of the birthday of the Marine Corps began on 10 November 1921. That particular date was chosen because on that day the Second Continental Congressional resolved in 1775 to raise two continental battallions of Marines. On 01 November 1921, General Lejune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, issued Marine Corps Order NO. 47, series 1921. The order summarized the history, mission, and tradition of the Corps, and directed that it be read to every command on 10 November each subsequent year in honor of the birthday of the Marine Corps. This order has been duly carried out. - source U.S. Marines
The Marines' Hymn is the oldest official song in the United States Armed Forces, and probably the most recognized the world 'round. The third verse is also used as a toast during events important to the Corps such as the Marine Corps birthday. Note the line "Here's health to you and to our Corps." Traditionally the hymn is sung while at attention as a gesture of respect. The lyrics are included for your enjoyment. So maggots stand at ATTENTION and sound off !
Marines' Hymn
From the halls of Montezuma
To the shores of Tripoli,
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land, and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom,
And to keep our honor clean,
We are proud to claim the title
Of United States Marines.
Our flag's unfurl'd to every breeze
From the dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in every clime and place
Where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far-off northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job
The United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life
And have never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.
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Semper Fi!
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Published by Tony Jingo
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11 Comments
Post a CommentI love the spirit of the Marines and thanks for writing the words out to the song. It is a great one.
Nice job, and thank you.
Marie Anne
MSgt, USMC, Retired
I'm a little late on this. Okay.... I'm a lot late on this, but I was made aware of it the Marine Corp birthday this past Sunday when watching Extreme Home Makeover. They gave a marine a new home, and it made me realize how they take care of each other and how truly special they really are. I don't usually cry when watching anything on t.v., but that show really touched my heart. Excellent article! Happy Late Birthday marines!
:) yes that's exactly what he would have told me too had he heard me accidently call him an "ex" marine
That's a very nice sentiment, Chris. Remember, there is no such thing as an X-Marine. Marines are forever and once no longer in the Corp they are former Marines ;-)
Semper Fidelis!
One of my favorite professors in college was an
ex-marine who had served in Vietnam. I always think of him on that day
Good article. I love to play the Marines' Hymn on the piano. :-)
Thanks for remembering this day :)! Awesome!!
HOO-RAH!!!!
Nice article Tony.My father was a POW in Japan at Fukouka 17 for 40 months. He retired from the Marine Corps. Semper Fi!!