On this date back in 1775, the Continental Congress authorized to establishment of the United States Marine Corps.
It was 85 years old at the outbreak of the Civil War with 1,768 officers and men. It reached its peak at 3,881 in February 1865.
Marines were at both battles of Fort Fisher, NC. They and a naval detachment also participated in the charge on the salient on January 15, 1865.
Oo-rah!! Fighting Leathernecks!! --Blockade-Runner
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