United States Marine Corps History

Which is the birthday of the United States Marine Corps?

• November 10, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• November 10, 1775

• July 4, 1775

Which is the birthplace of the United States Marine Corps?

• Tunn Tavern, Philadephia, PA

• Turner's Tavern

  Philadelphia, PA

• Ton Tavern

  Philadelphia, PA

• Tunn Pub

  Philadelphia, PA

What does 'Semper Fidelis' translate to?

• Faithful Always

• Leadership by Example

• Always Faithful

On the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, the Eagle represents ______.

• The United States

• The Nation

• Freedom

• America

• Democracy

What are the United States Marine Corps colors?

• Crimson & Gold

• Red & Yellow

• Burgundy & Yellow

• Scarlet & Gold

The First Commandant of the Marine Corps was ______.

• Captain Samuel Nicholas

• Lieutenant General Lewis Puller

• Archibald Henderson

• General Eric Smith

True or False: Archibald Henderson was the longest-serving commandant of the Marine Corps.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Archibald Henderson is the longest-serving commandant. He served 38 years. For this, he is referred to as the 'Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps'.

True or False: Opha Mae Johnson was NOT the first female Marine.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Opha Mae Johnson was the first female Marine. She enlisted in the reserves at age 39.

The first Marine aviator was ______.

• Corporal John F. Mackie

• Lieutenant Alfred Austell Cunningham

• Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon

• Lieutenant General Lewis Puller

The first Medal of Honor recipient was ______.

• Brigadier General Smedley Butler

• Sergeant Major Dan Daly

• Corporal John F. Mackie

• Corporal Kyle Carpenter