Today is the 244th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. If you’re close to anyone who ever served in the Marines, you might know this already.
he U.S. Marine Corps Birthday celebrates the history, memory of those who served before and rekindles the bond that unites all generations of Marines. It is a celebration of the profound respect for the Marine Corps traditions and reverence of the heritage that distinguishes the Corps of Marines.
Yes, the other services — the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard — celebrate their birthdays each year (June 14, October 13, September 18, and August 4).
elebrating The Marine Corps Birthday
The Marine Corps Birthday is not a federal-style “bank holiday” observed with post office and bank closures, days off at school, etc. Instead it is observed as an “internal” holiday by the various branches of the military, with local government and civic organizations holding events to celebrate the men and women who service as United States Marines. Formal dinners and “Birthday Ball Pageants” in Washington D.C. and on military installations worldwide are part of the recognition of Marine Corps Day.
Marine Corps Birthday Ball
The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is a celebration of Marine Corps history and traditions. The first known Birthday Ball took place in Philadelphia in 1925 and has since evolved from a simple observance to an elaborate and tradition-filled day celebrated at military installations at home and abroad.
Marine Corps Birthday Ball
The United States Marine Corps Birthday is celebrated every year on 10 November with a traditional ball and cake-cutting ceremony. On that day in 1775, the Continental Marines were established.
Marine Corps Birthday cake
It is customary at Marine Corps birthday celebrations worldwide to cut a traditional cake in celebration of the birth of our illustrious Corps. The first piece of cake is given to our guest of honor, . The second to the oldest Marine present he was born on and enlisted in the Marine Corps on .
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