1960s Timeline

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...