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...
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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...
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