ROTC: US Marine Corps Knowledge.

Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps.

Archibald Henderson.

First Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Captain Samuel Nicholson.

Origin of nickname Leatherneck.

Derived from the fact that Marines used to wear high leather collars to defend against sword slashes.

Meaning of the eagle, globe, & anchor.

Eagle- National Defense. Globe- Worldwide Service. Anchor- Maritime Tradition.

Mascot of the Marine Corps.

English Bulldog (Chesty.)

Origin of the nickname "Devil Dog":

Given to US Marines by the Germans after the battle of Belleau Wood in WWI

Meaning of the Blood Strips.

In memory of those who died at Chapultepec, Mexico.

Birthday of the Marine Corps.

November 10th, 1775.

Marine Corps Motto.

Semper Fidelis. (Always faithful.)

Birthplace of the Marine Corps.

Tunn Tavern, Philadelphia.