American Legion Post 154
By Bill Chaffins
What’s in a name…
United States Marine
Corps Hymn
The United States Marine Corps began, fittingly, in a small bar named
Tuns Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa. on November 10, 1775. The newly
formed Continental Navy felt the need to give a few extremely proud,
crazy men a ride to distant lands to kick some butt.
The Marine Corps achieved fame in several campaigns, as referenced in
the first line of their hymn, “From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of
Tripoli.” In the early 19th century, the Marines took part in the Mexican-
American War (1846-1848) and assaulted the Castle of Chapultepec,
which overlooked Mexico City. Marines were then placed on duty at the
Mexican Presidential Palace (“The Halls of Montezuma”).
Lt. Presley O’Bannon commanded a small group of Marines and a few
hundred Egyptian soldiers to depose the dictator of Tripoli (“To the
shores of Tripoli”). Job well done boys!
“We will fight our country’s battles in the air, on land and sea.” This was
born from the maritime’s need of the day. The land and sea words are
obvious, but the air part was new at best.
The aviation side of the house was established in May, 1912, when a
young hard charger by the name of 1st Lt. Alfred Cunningham took to
the air. This was only 11 years after the first controlled, sustained flight
of a heavier-than-air aircraft.
“We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.” To Marines this
is a significant line. There is no other way, no other path to become a
full fledged Marine other than to earn it, earn it thru blood, sweat and
sometimes tears (a lot when nobody is looking).
Throughout the almost 245 years of the founding, the Marines have
found themselves in many conflicts, battles and wars. They have
always held their belief in God, country and corps to the highest level
of any front line unit since the United States conception.
More to come on the Hymn…..
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