Marine Corps History

Question 1

Marine Corps Birthday

Answer 1

November 10, 1775

Question 2

First Signer of Declaration of Independence

Answer 2

John Hancock

Question 3

First Commandant of the Marine Corps/ First Officer

Answer 3

Captain Samuel Nicholas

Question 4

Lieutenant Colonel Franklin Wharton

Answer 4

• Commandant from 1804-1818

- Focused on improving the disciplinary system and improving health and living conditions

Question 5

Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1820-1859

Answer 5

• Major Archibald Henderson

- AKA: “Grand Old Man of the Corps”

Question 6

Leatherneck

Answer 6

Leather stock or neckpiece that was part of the Marine uniform between 1775-1875