2006-08-18 15:34:12 · 7 answers · asked by nWoMATT 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The Marine Corps was created on November 10, 1775, in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by a resolution of the Continental Congress. In 1834 the marines became part of the Department of the Navy
2006-08-18 15:45:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Marine Corps was originally organized as the Continental Marines in 1775 to conduct ship-to-ship fighting, provide shipboard security and assist in landing forces.
2006-08-18 22:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by justnotright 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
November 10, 1775
2006-08-19 00:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1775
2006-08-18 22:39:03 · answer #4 · answered by October 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1664 Well that was the Royal Marines any way
2006-08-18 22:48:58 · answer #5 · answered by mkayling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1775 in a place called Tun taver in PA.
2006-08-18 22:39:11 · answer #6 · answered by aeseiler2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real question is why was it founded at all... bunch of half wit fraggles!
2006-08-19 03:35:27 · answer #7 · answered by Ellie29UK 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋