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.
1975 Continental Marines Bicentennial Commemorative
From Michael Breen, for About.com
Issue Date: July 7, 1975
Continental Marines Commemorative
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