November 10 marks U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th birthday
(CNN, KYMA) - Monday marks an important date in military history.
On November 10, 1775, John Adams drafted a resolution that created what was then known as the Continental Marines. That date is now observed as the birth date of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Each state is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Marines in their own special way this month, and the U.S. Mint has unveiled a special commemorative coin to honor the rich history of the Marines.
Currently, there are more than 200,000 active duty and reserve Marines serving in the United States.
