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= History =

= History =

=== Founding of the Marine Corps ===

=== Founding of the Marine Corps ===

During the [[American Revolution]], some of the most important political discussions took place in the inns and taverns of [[Philadelphia]]. To support the 13 colonies in the struggle for independence, a committee of the Continental Congress met at [[Tun Tavern]] to draft a resolution calling for two battalions of Marines able to fight for independence at sea and on shore. The resolution was approved on November 10, 1775, officially forming the Continental Marines.  

During the [[American Revolution]], some of the most important political discussions took place in the inns and taverns of [[Philadelphia]]. To support the 13 colonies in the struggle for [[independence]], a committee of the [[Continental Congress]] met at [[Tun Tavern]] to draft a resolution calling for two battalions of Marines able to fight for independence at sea and on shore. The resolution was approved on November 10, 1775, officially forming the Continental Marines.<ref>http://www.usmcpress.com/heritage/usmc_heritage.htm</ref>

   

   

Samuel Nicholas became Commandant of the newly formed Marines, and Tun Tavern’s owner and popular patriot, Robert Mullan, became his first captain and recruiter. They began recruiting to gather support and were ready for action by early 1776. Since then, the Marine Corps has been winning battles and defending the [[United States of America]].

Samuel Nicholas became Commandant of the newly formed Marines, and Tun Tavern’s owner and popular [[patriot]], Robert Mullan, became his first captain and recruiter. They began recruiting to gather support and were ready for action by early 1776. Since then, the Marine Corps has been winning battles and defending the [[United States of America]].

== Famous Battles ==

== Famous Battles ==