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Marines of Washington, D.C. takes the reader on a visual tour that explores the dynamic history of the United States Marine Corps in the nation's capital. The Marines have played an integral role in the development of the social, structural, and political landscape of Washington for over 200 years. This volume traces the history of the Marines from the founding of the "Oldest Post of the Corps," Marine Barracks Washington in 1801, to participation in the War of 1812, the Civil War, the World Wars, and into the modern day. Explore the lasting impact of famous Marines, including Commandant Archibald Henderson, Marine Band Director John Phillip Sousa, and Commandants Alfred M. Grey and John A. Lejeune. Marines of Washington, D.C. highlights the unique relationship between the Marines of the nation's capital, the President, and the citizens of the United States they serve.

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• Full title: Marines of Washington D.C.
• Author: Mark Blumenthal
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• EAN: 9780738516288
• ISBN: 0738516287
• ID: 11465528
• Publisher: ARCADIA PUB (SC)
• Weight: 299 g
• Dimensions: 234 × 167 × 9 mm
• Date of publishing: April 2004

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