House of Representatives Celebrate the 247th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, cuts the ceremonial cake during the 247th U.S. Marine Corps birthday ceremony in Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2022. A cake cutting ceremony was held at the nation's Capitol in honor of the Marine Corps birthday and timeless traditions. In 1775 the Continental Congress was responsible for passing legislation establishing the Marine Corps as an official warfighting organization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

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Nov 18, 2022

Washington D.C. - U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, cuts the ceremonial cake during the 247th U.S. Marine Corps birthday ceremony in Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2022. A cake cutting ceremony was held at the nation's Capitol in honor of the Marine Corps birthday and timeless traditions. In 1775 the Continental Congress was responsible for passing legislation establishing the Marine Corps as an official warfighting organization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Angel Alvarado)

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