"The heart of the Marine Corps is in its Fleet Marine Force, an organic component of the United States Fleet, consisti…"

"This is only the first loss which the Nation would suffer in the destruction or eclipse of its Marine Corps—and it is…"

"It is a Marine’s duty to be ready any time, and I am pleased to be able to report to you that the condition of readin…"

"I, for one, fail to perceive any possible compensation, however small, either in economy, increased efficiency, or in…"

"In the matter of efficiency, I have only to refer you to the manner in which the Marines prepared for the war just pa…"

"The War Department is now contending that the amphibious efforts of the Marines, despite their century and a half of …"

"The Marine Corps, then, believes that it has earned this right—to have its future decided by the legislative body whi…"

"We knew that America needed a shot in the national arm. Since December 7, 1941, our national heritage had yielded to …"

"The Virginia town of Charlottesville is a good place to remember. I was born there on March 13, 1887, and lived there…"

"Marines have played a significant and useful part in the military structure of this Nation since its birth. But despi…"