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Alex Liddell of the United States Marine Corps delivers a formal recitation of the Marine Corps Birthday Message, originally authored by the 13th Commandant, John A. Lejeune. This reading is a storied tradition, capturing the spirit and history of the Marine Corps, serving to inspire and uphold the Corps' rich legacy.

On November 1st, 1921, John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that a reminder of the honorable service of the Corps be published by every command, to all Marines throughout the globe, on the birthday of the Corps. Since that day, Marines have continued to distinguish themselves on many battlefields and foreign shores, in war and peace. On this birthday of the Corps, therefore, in compliance with the will of the 13th Commandant, Article 38, United States Marine Corps Manual, Edition of 1921.

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