A Long and Illustrious History
On November 10, 1775 Congress authorized the enlistment of two battalions of Marines. Recruiting for duty aboard the 24 gun Alfred began at Tun Tavern.
Major Samuel Nicholas - First Commandant of the Marine Corps
Tun Tavern - the birthplace of the USMC
Tun Tavern - the birthplace of the USMC
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