U.S. Marines Seal
The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (commonly referred to as an EGA) are the official emblem and insignia of the United States Marine Corps. The current emblem traces its roots in the designs and ornaments of the early Continental Marines as well as the United Kingdom's
Royal Marines.
The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (commonly referred to as an EGA) are the official emblem and insignia of the United States Marine Corps. The current emblem traces its roots in the designs and ornaments of the early Continental Marines as well as the United Kingdom's
Royal Marines.
The United States Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775 to provide extra support to the Continental Navy during the American Revolution. From the beginning, the Marine Corps distinguished itself from the Navy by fighting at sea and on land. The Continental Marines first amphibious battle was at Fort Nassau in the Bahamas. Initially, the Marines were led by Captain Samuel Nicholas, who is considered the first Marine commandant.
After American independence was won, Congress disbanded the Continental Navy and the Marines as well. In the following decade, there was increasing conflict at sea and Congress voted to establish a permanent Marine Corps in May 1798. President John Adams signed the bill on July 11, 1798, and the current U.S. Marine Corps was born.
Motto(s): “Semper Fidelis” (“Always faithful”)
March: “Semper Fidelis” and “The Marine’s Hymn”
After American independence was won, Congress disbanded the Continental Navy and the Marines as well. In the following decade, there was increasing conflict at sea and Congress voted to establish a permanent Marine Corps in May 1798. President John Adams signed the bill on July 11, 1798, and the current U.S. Marine Corps was born.
Motto(s): “Semper Fidelis” (“Always faithful”)
March: “Semper Fidelis” and “The Marine’s Hymn”