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07-11-07, 06:06 AM
Wednesday, July 11, 2007 :: infoZine Staff ::
Profile America: U.S. Marines
On this day in 1798, one of the proudest elements of young America's armed forces became permanent.
Washington, D.C. - infoZine - President John Adams signed into law "An Act for Establishing and Organizing a Marine Corps." The next day, Adams named William Ward Burrows as the major commandant of the new corps. Burrows is credited with establishing many marine corps traditions, including the marine band and demanding high standards of professional performance and personal conduct. When he became commandant, there were 881 officers and enlisted men in the marines. Today, the U.S. Marine Corps has 18,000 officers and 151,000 enlisted personnel.
Ellie
Profile America: U.S. Marines
On this day in 1798, one of the proudest elements of young America's armed forces became permanent.
Washington, D.C. - infoZine - President John Adams signed into law "An Act for Establishing and Organizing a Marine Corps." The next day, Adams named William Ward Burrows as the major commandant of the new corps. Burrows is credited with establishing many marine corps traditions, including the marine band and demanding high standards of professional performance and personal conduct. When he became commandant, there were 881 officers and enlisted men in the marines. Today, the U.S. Marine Corps has 18,000 officers and 151,000 enlisted personnel.
Ellie