80 years ago Marines raised flag over Iwo Jima in iconic moment
On this day in 1945, six U.S. Marines raised the American flag over the island of Iwo Jima on the fourth day of what would ...
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The Meaning of Semper Fi: The Marine Corps Motto
"Semper Fi" is short for Semper Fidelis, a Latin phrase that means "Always Faithful." It has been the official motto of the U ...
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This week in Philly history: The U.S. Marine Corps is founded in Philadelphia, and a city tavern transforms into its symbol
when the corps adopted the tavern as a core symbol. Its likeness was used in advertisements, and it was featured on the city‘s first historical marker, which commemorated the Marine Corps ...