Marine Corps Hymn

Celebrating our Marine Corps.
The history of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) begins with the founding of the Continental Marines on 10 November 1775 to conduct ship-to-ship fighting, provide shipboard security and discipline enforcement, and assist in landing forces. Its mission evolved with changing military doctrine and foreign policy of the United States. Owing to the availability of Marine forces at sea, the United States Marine Corps has served in nearly every conflict in United States history. It attained prominence when its theories and practice of amphibious warfare proved prescient, and ultimately formed a cornerstone of U.S. strategy in the Pacific Theater of World War II. By the early 20th century, the Marine Corps would become one of the dominant theorists and practitioners of amphibious warfare. Its ability to rapidly respond on short notice to expeditionary crises has made and continues to make it an important tool for U.S. foreign policy
The Marine Corps Hymn Lyrics:
From the Halls of Montezuma
To the shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land, and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
Of United States Marine.
Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in ev'ry clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job
The United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By: United States Marines
History behind the Tune:
While the lyrics are said to date from the 19th century, no pre-20th century text is known. The author of the lyrics is likewise unknown. Legend has it that a Marine on duty in Mexico penned the hymn. The unknown author transposed the phrases in the motto on the Colors so that the first two lines of the Hymn would read: "From the Halls of Montezuma, to the Shores of Tripoli", favoring euphony over chronology.
Film by Dark Isle Productions
Played on Bagpipes by Tress
filmed on Location at Riverside National Cemetery
www.darkislepiper.com

[@alvinmeeks7710]

My father would have enjoyed this video ,he was a China Marine, served in China before ww2 pleasant memories of my father. Thank you young lady, i was United States Army 1968 thru 1971

[@1zero8dragon]

Fantastic. Happy birthday USMC. Great tribute

[@charlesbennett8700]

Thank you for this very moving tribute to the United States Marine Corps on their 245 Birthday!

[@lorrets9775]

I will play this at 11 am this morning.
Thank you

[@fermainjackson2899]

congratulations to all USMC and my ultimate respect!!!

[@cassandramitch433]

Beautiful. Thanks to all who served in the military,past and present. I salute you

[@partriarch]

Excellent!

[@Frankthe74Tank]

Hey Riverside National Cemetery is right behind my house! Nice job! Bagpipes are my favorite. :)

[@susanesquer1520]

Thank-you very much! That was beautiful! To all my Marine Corps brothers and sisters, HAPPY 245th BIRTHDAY! OOOOORAH! SIEMPER FI! (10 November 2020)

[@geraldm7435]

Happy birthday fellow Marines! Semper Fidelis

[@raymonroe1983]

I love that.

[@rickhunter1075]

Simply exquisite... simple yet with a timeless elegance. Many thanks and happy birthday to all our Devil Dogs!

[@adamhenderly1602]

My cousin is a Marine.

[@kyleighwestbrook7568]

Now play the US Army song please!

[@macbhd1]

nies
for the amricanes

[@3rdson100]

😂