Alexander Vandergrif Is Sworn In As New US Marine Corps Commandant, Retrospective Of Vandergrif's Career

The transcript highlights the pride of Lieutenant General Holcomb in becoming the Commandant of Marine KOA, especially during a time when Marines are performing admirably worldwide, notably at Tarawa. It also acknowledges General Vandegrift's distinguished leadership at Guadalcanal and Bougainville. The transcript concludes with the introduction of a new commander for the United States Marine, emphasizing the excellence of Marine leadership.

Who is proud to become the Commandant of Marine KOA?

• General MacArthur

• Admiral Nimitz

• General Vandegrift

• Lieutenant General Holcomb

At which location did the Marines demonstrate courage and excellence?

• Iwo Jima

• Tarawa

• Normandy

• Midway

Which General is noted for his leadership at Guadalcanal?

• General Vandegrift

• General Bradley

• General Eisenhower

• General Patton

What role did General Vandegrift play at Bougainville?

• He was a communications officer

• He was a medic

• He directed landing operations

• He was a pilot

Who is introduced as the new commander of the United States Marine?

• General Vandegrift

• General Smith

• General Johnson

• General Holcomb