[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 190 (Monday, November 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1052]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        RECOGNIZING THE U.S. MARINE CORPS ON ITS 250TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. ERIC BURLISON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 10, 2025

  Mr. BURLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the brave members of 
the U.S. Marine Corps as they celebrate their 250th birthday today.
  The Marine Corps was born in Philadelphia on November 10, 1775, when 
two battalions of Continental Marines were established as a service 
branch of infantry troops capable of fighting both at sea and on shore. 
Two hundred fifty years later, it remains the maritime land force 
service branch of the United States Department of War.
  Over the years, Marines have been called by many nicknames, including 
``leathernecks'' due to the stiff leather collars worn in their 18th- 
and 19th-century uniforms, which protected against sword slashes and 
encouraged good posture; ``jarheads,'' which was initially due to the 
appearance of their high-collared dress uniforms that made their heads 
look like a mason jar in the early 1900's and has since evolved to also 
reference the popular ``high and tight'' haircut; and ``devil dogs'' 
from the German nickname given to them during the Battle of Belleau 
Wood in World War I. The term originated from the German soldiers' 
perception of the Marines' tenacious and fierce fighting style.
  However, I merely call them patriots and believe the words of the 
Marine Corps Anthem best describe their character and their mission and 
I hereby include them in the Record:

     From the Halls of Montezuma To
     the shores of Tripoli;
     We will fight our country's battles
     In the air, on land, and sea;
     First to fight for right and freedom
     And to keep our honor clean;
     We are proud to claim the title Of
     United States Marine.

  Our Marine Corps men and women--both our veterans and those in active 
service--deserve our eternal gratitude for the battles they have fought 
to keep Americans free. I would like to congratulate all the Marine 
Corps members serving across America, especially those in Detachment 
No. 993 in Missouri's 7th District, for their commitment to God and 
country, and to serve and protect us against our enemies. They serve a 
noble cause. May they ever carry the torch of liberty and continue to 
serve honorably for the next 250 years.

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