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http://www.northeast.railfan.net/1947freedom.html
History of the 1947 Freedom Train and US Marines assigned to duty aboard the train.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/AhoyMarines.html
Background and history regarding the TWO flags on Iwo Jima, on February 23, 1945.
http://www.esquilax.com/flag/bizarre.html#16
A lengthy transcript of Bob Dornan's speech on the House Floor regarding the Flag, Marines--Duty, Honor and Country.
http://www.bluejacket.com/
Navy and Marine Corps history, along with photographs.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/embassymarines1.html
Correspondence regarding the bombings, the Marines, and the Marine Security Guards (MSG) detailed to protect them.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/carlson.html
Background and history of LtCol Evans F. Carlson USMC, and the events leading to the formation of the Raider Marines.
http://www.acidus.com/marines.html
British Royal Marines, Continental Marines and Modern Marines.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/54364/message/956715764/Marine+Vignette+%23123,+Gung+Ho!+According+To+Evans+F.+Carlson,+by+Dick+Gaines
LtCol Evans F. Carlson was the foundation on which the now famous phrase "Gung Ho!" was born. But its true meaning is much misunderstood; this article explains its basis of ethical indoctrination.
http://www.angelfire.com/va/benjieov10info/vmo2hist.html
Site chronicles the History of VMO-2. It also has referrals to the OV-10 and AH-1 and UH-1 communities.
http://www.dws.org/sousa/
Much information regarding the world famous leader of the U.S. Marine Corps Band.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/gunnyg/enlrk59.html
History and information regarding the revisions in the enlisted Marine Corps rank structure of 1958 and effective on 1 January, 1959--and still in effect at this time (1999).
http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/awc-usmc.htm
Links to Marine history sites.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/gunnyg/vignettes22.html
An explanation of the Old Corps.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/MarinesAndTheOSS.html
Col Peter Ortiz USMC assigned to duties with the OSS WWII.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/mailguards.html
The little known history of the U.S. Marines protecting the U.S. Mail during the 1920s.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/gunnyg/enlrank.html
A history of the Marine enlisted ranks from 1798 through 1958.
https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/oral-histories/wwii/pharmacists-mate-serving-with-marines-on-guadalcanal.html
Excerpt From oral history of Pharmacist's Mate First Class, Louis Ortega With The Marines at Guadalcanal.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1600
Biographical sketch including his wartime service, photographs of him and his Arlington Cemetery tombstone, map, and interactive visitor comments from Find A Grave.
http://www.angelfire.com/fl5/Taggertmarines/
Join the adventure of the first Marines during the Revolution.
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/vignettes11.html
The story of a father's life in the U.S. Marine Corps--The Old Corps! By John Faust
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/l/aamarines.htm
Article concerning the history, sayings, and tradition of the United States Marine Corps.
http://www.titchenal.com/stories/StorySword/
U.S. Marines involved in the historic surrender of Japanese Forces in North China in 1945.
http://www.usmc1.us/
Provides a brief history and articles about traditions and customs.
https://www.mcu.usmc.mil/historydivision/SitePages/Home.aspx
Includes publications, information for units, biographical data sheets, and other information.
http://www.angelfire.com/wa/redwoodsigns/iwojima.html
Information involving operations by US Marines in the '20s and '30s in the Haiti 'Banana Wars.'
https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/n/code-talkers.html
A dictionary of the famous Navjo CodeTalkers of the USMC in WW II. Also, the Marines Hymn in Navajo with translation.
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