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Tracing the roots of the Marine Corps back to its founding in 1775, the speech recounts the historic first recruitment at Ton Tavern in Philadelphia. From those humble beginnings, the Marines have evolved into a formidable force renowned for daring raids, battlefield tenacity, and unwavering discipline. The narrative underscores the Marines' role from the American Revolution through major conflicts like Vietnam, Kuwait, and Afghanistan, emphasizing their reputation as the first to fight and the last to leave.