The Archive · 1932

FOURTH "U. S. MARINES

ANNIVERSARY 600 Guests at Celebrative Ball at Club

The parade of the Fourth Marines arranged for on Nev. 10 had to be cancelled because of the weather, Dut the dance held Club at night was bration of the 157th Actually, the Marines are older than the United States, "Founded in New England by the Continental Gongyess in 1776, one year before the Declaration of "Independence, they were named. the "American Marines in honour of a small group organised. some 35 yours. before in

thick. of things they' are" known as helped to make history. Always in the ork Since, then hey ave the "Fighting Marines" and "Devil Degs." "The later title came fute common use during: the Great: Was, 'The history of the Corps in China is, well known but the Marine has his" place in peace as: well is recognised the world over 1 worker' and an "international Approximately 600 guests danced the Marine Band at the Prench

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