1960s Timeline

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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...

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...