On the recordSeptember 5, 1950
I am profoundly aware of the magnificent history of the United States Marine Corps, and of the many heroic deeds of the Marines since the Corps was established in 1775.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “I am profoundly aware of the magnificent history of the United States Marine Corps, and of the many heroic deeds of the…”
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Letters to the Commandant of the Marine Corps League and to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
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