Description: Marines of Washington D.C., District of Columbia, Images of America, Paperback Marines of Washington, D.C. takes the reader on a visual tour that explores the dynamic history of the United States Marine Corps in the nation's capital. The Marines have played an integral role in the development of the social, structural, and political landscape of Washington for over 200 years. This volume traces the history of the Marines from the founding of the "Oldest Post of the Corps," Marine Barracks Washington in 1801, to participation in the War of 1812, the Civil War, the World Wars, and into the modern day. Explore the lasting impact of famous Marines, including Commandant Archibald Henderson, Marine Band Director John Phillip Sousa, and Commandants Alfred M. Grey and John A. Lejeune. Marines of Washington, D.C. highlights the unique relationship between the Marines of the nation's capital, the President, and the citizens of the United States they serve.
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Unbranded
MPN: 9780738516288
Book Title: Marines of Washington D. C.
Item Length: 9.2in
Item Height: 0.3in
Item Width: 6.5in
Author: Mark Blumenthal
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), Military / United States, Military / Pictorial, Marine & Naval
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year: 2004
Genre: Technology & Engineering, History
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
