USMC History

What is the birthdate of the Marine Corps?

• 10 Nov 1775

• 18 Dec 1773

• 16 Feb 1832

• 19 Aug 1775

What is the birthplace of the Marine Corps?

• Washington, DC

• Tun Tavern Philadelphia

Who was the first commandant of the Marines?

• Archibald Henderson

• Alfred A. Cunningham

• Major Samuel Nicholas

• Chesty

Who was the longest serving Commandant of the Marine Corps?

• Major Samuel Nicholas

• Alfred A. Cunningham

• Opha Mae Johnson

• Archibald Henderson

Who is the "Grand old man of the Corps"?

• John Phillip Sousa

• Chesty

• Lt Presley O'Bannon

• Archibald Henderson

Who was the first Marine Aviator?

• Major Samuel Nicholas

• Alfred A. Cunningham

• Dan Daly

• Smedley Butler

Who was the first female Marine?

• Archibald Henderson

• Opha Mae Johnson

• Opha Mae Henderson

• Chesty

Who are the two Marines who have been award two Medals of Honor?

• Lt Presley O'Bannon and Smedly Butler

• Dan Daly and Lt Presley O'Bannon

• Lt Presley O'Bannon and Chesty

• Smedly Butler and Dan Daly

Who is the only Marine to be award 5 Navy Crosses

• John Phillip Sousa

• LtGen Lewis B "Chesty"

• Opha Mae Johnson

• Major Samuel Nicholas

Who was the first Marine to raise the American flag on foreign soil?

• Lt Presley O'Bannon

• Alfred A. Cunningham

• Archibald Henderson

• LtGen Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller