If you want a job done right, there's only one group of people you'll want to call. The few, the proud, the United States Marine Corps!
For 240 years, this elite group of warriors have defended American shores from enemies, and have gone thousands of miles abroad to fight for the nation they helped create.
The incredible video below features just a few powerful images of Marines of all sorts doing what they do best: their duty.
Along with the images, the swelling crescendo of sound comes into play when the "Marines' Hymn" steadily plays all throughout.
The oldest official song in the United States Armed Forces, this song is usually sung while Marines stand at attention in a show of respect to their beloved Corps.
The song refers to key moments in the history of the Marines, from the "shores of Tripoli" referencing the First Barbary War declared by Thomas Jefferson.
The song continues through the ages, leading up to the Mexican-American War. While the lyrics date back to the 19th century, the actual author of the original poem remains unknown.
Many of the lyrics were popular phrases at the time, and it seemed to almost naturally come together; perhaps from several different writers over the years.
Either way, this incredible video shows how the Marines will forever be a bulwark in American peace and prosperity.
As long as there are Marines to lead the way, America will forever remain the greatest country in the history of the world!
Please SHARE this incredible video if you're thankful for the Marine Corps!
Happy birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps and Marines everywhere. Semper Fidelis!
Posted by DAV on Tuesday, November 10, 2015
