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250 years ago on November 10 , 1775 ,

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our core was born in a small

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Philadelphia tavern . Since that day ,

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generations of Marines have stood the

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watch from the shores of Iwo Jima . To

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the jungles of Vietnam , carrying

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forward the legacy of honor , courage

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and commitment . Today we celebrate 250

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years of excellence , not just in

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battle but in character . Every marine ,

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past and present , has written a line

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in the story of our court . We are

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heirs to a tradition of warriors who

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refuse to quit , who hold themselves

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and each other to the highest standard ,

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who answer the call wherever it may

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take them . As the world changes , so

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will we . we will adapt , we will

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innovate , but one thing remains

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constant the spirit of the marine .

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The same grit and determination that

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carried us through the toughest fights

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continue to drive us forward today . So

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every marine in uniform , you carry a

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proud legacy . You are the living

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embodiment of those who came before us

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and the inspiration for those who will

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follow . On this 250th birthday of our

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core , let us honor their sacrifice ,

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uphold their standards , and continue

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to earn the title of United States

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Marines .