Shores of Tripoli- --one of the first assignments for the new Marine Corps- Jefferson sent the new Marine Corps out to set down the Barbary Pirates (muslims).. The Barbaries were demanding 20 % of the new U S GDP as tribute to not attack our ships and take US citizens hostage--
One of my first posts http://carolmsblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/marines-happy-birthday-and-thank-you.html
I have posted many since!
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Semper Fidelis, Carol.
Thank you-M4
HAPPY VETS DAY!:) ALWAYS remember our beloved troops my friend~!:)
An excellent video tribute to our tall, roguishly handsome, global soldiers of the sea.
Oooraahh!
Semper Fi, Carol ...
W-We will remember them - that is for sure!!
M- thank you-so glad you enjoyed the video-
Hope you had a chance to view the video from my 2008 post--it is via link because I did not know how to embed at that time (-:--
It Has the Marine Commandant explaining History--
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