1960s Timeline

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Nov 20, 2023

Twentieth Anniversary of Battle of Tarawa Observed

Nov. 20, 1963 - At dawn, 20 years ago today, the costliest brief engagement in Marine Corps history began. Four days later, 1,115 marines...

Oct 23, 2022

Pentagon Halts Discharges of Navy and Marine Corps Personnel

Oct. 23, 1962 - The Pentagon halted discharges of all Navy and Marine Corps personnel today. Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara said...

Oct 2, 2022

Gen. Henry Louis Larsen Dead at 71

Oct. 2, 1962 - Lieut. Gen. Henry L. Larsen (pictured in 1945), a much-decorated retired Marine Corps officer, died of a heart attack at...

Jul 12, 2022

JFK Remarks to Marines at D.C. Barracks

July 12, 1962 - President Kennedy address U.S. Marines at their barracks in Washington, D.C. #jfk #marines #semperfi #army #navy...

Jun 10, 2022

(VIDEO) JFK Speaks at West Point

June 6, 1962 - JFK addresses the graduating cadets at West Point and pardons 20 from room confinement. #jfk #military #veterans #vietnam...

Jun 6, 2022

June 6, 1962 - JFK at West Point (1/2)

June 6, 1962 - Here is a clip from President Kennedy's address today at West Point. #jfk #military #veterans #army #navy #airforce #marines

Apr 16, 2022

U.S. Marines Wait for Action in South Vietnam

Apr. 16, 1962 - United States Marines awaited their first action today in the intensified war against Communist guerrillas in South...

Feb 23, 2022

Iwo Jima Flag-Raising Reenactment in Times Square

Feb. 23, 1962 - Six marines this morning staged a Times Square reenactment of the flag-raising scene on Iwo Jima 17 years ago during...

Feb 20, 2022

Marine Corps Proud of Colonel Glenn

Feb. 20, 1962 - The United States Marine Corps threw out its chest with pride and admiration today over the successful orbiting of Marine...

Feb 13, 2022

Recording Star and U.S. Marine Don Everly Weds in San Diego

Feb. 13, 1962 - Don Everly, 25-year-old recording star, and actress Venitia Stevenson were married today in North Chapel at the Naval...

Dec 24, 2021

Video: "Marine Corps: A Force in Readiness," Narrated by Jack Webb

Dec. 24, 1961 - Here is a film called “U.S. Marine Corps: A Force In Readiness,” narrated by Jack Webb. #marines #MarineSmezz...

Aug 25, 2021

Pentagon Orders 76,500 Reservists to Active Duty

Aug. 25, 1961 - The Pentagon today ordered to active duty 76,500 members of the reserve military forces - 46,500 in the Army, 23,600 in...