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The Continental Marines: Origin of Black Marines in America

The Continental Marines: Origin of Black Marines in America

by paul edelstien | Apr 27, 2023 | History, Montford Point Marines

The Marine Corps was first formed by the direction of the Continental Congress consisting of two battalions of Marines. Initially, the Congress anticipated that that the personnel for the Marine Corps would be furnished by General George Washington from his own...
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