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the Heritage of the Corps (1963)

1963 · Short film · 14 min

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This color Marine Corps recruiting film is about the Marine Parade on Friday evenings at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. aka "8th & I." Copyright is 1963. The Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., also known by its location at the corner of "8th & I," is the oldest active post in the Marine Corps. It was founded by President Thomas Jefferson and Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in 1801. The Barracks supports both ceremonial and security missions in the nation's capital. The Barracks is home to many nationally recognized units, including the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Band, the official Marine Corps Color Guard, and the Marine Corps Body Bearers. It is also the site of the Home of the Commandants, which, along with the Barracks, is a registered national historic landmark. Opening: U.S. Marine Corps presents The Heritage of the Corps (:06-:22). Washington, D.C., famous tourist attractions/buildings in the Nation's capital. U.S. Marine Barracks aka "8th & I." Painting of President Jefferson. Paintings show construction of the barracks. Residence of the Commandant of the Corps. Artillery seized in Peking, China, a bell from the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (:23-2:03). Center House, which is for visiting military leaders. The house has memorabilia of the era of the "Old Breed" and the "New Breed", and historically important mementoes from many wars. Parade grounds of the quadrangle.…

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Running time
14 minutes
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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