French Princess Hermine de Clermont-Tonnerre dies after motorcycle crash

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An Independent Corps

A monumental moment in Marine Corps history happened today in 1798.

President John Adams signed into law “An Act for Establishing and Organizing a Marine Corps,” which solidified the virtue of “The Few, The Proud.”

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11-12 JULY 1864-BATTLE OF FORT STEVENS, WASHINGTON DC

#Armyhistory #CivilWar

A series of skirmishes over two days, Confederate forces attacked Fort Stevens in NW DC. Strong defenses forced the rebels to withdraw. Pres Lincoln was on site both days observing the fighting.

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