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1975 Continental Marines Bicentennial Commemorative

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Issue Date: July 7, 1975

Continental Marines Commemorative

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The Continental Marines were established on November 10, 1775. Their primary duties were to assist in ship-to-ship combat as well carry out raids. The first Commandant was Samuel Nicholas. The Continental Marines were disbanded in 1783, but would be reconstituted in 1798.

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