“On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Since that date, many thousand men have borne the name Marine. In memory of them, it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the Birthday of our Corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history.”
-JOHN A. LEJEUNE
-Major General - Commandant
-1921.11.1

Message from the Commandant [pdf]