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Revisiting the Corps’ founding in 1775, the speech vividly describes the ambiance of that time—an ordinary tavern in Philadelphia where a new, versatile fighting force was established to respond rapidly to threats from sea and land. The narrative celebrates Captain Samuel Nicholas’s pioneering efforts and recounts the Marine Corps’ early successes, including daring expeditions in the Bahamas and partnerships with legendary figures like John Paul Jones.