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History of the Marine Corps

The first and only podcast covering the battles, strategies, political decisions, and origin of the United States Marine Corps, from the origin of Tun Tavern to today.

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Mar 25, 2019

Episode 004, Samuel Nicholas, takes a look at the life, and service of Samuel Nicholas, the first, unofficial Commandant of the Marine Corps. This episode will discuss:

  • The Life of Samuel Nicholas

  • Introduce Benjamin Franklin

  • The Gloucester Foxhunting Club

  • Schuylkill  Fishing Company

  • The Olive Branch Petition /...


Mar 18, 2019

Episode 003, Samuel and Joshua Carpenter explores the Carpenter brothers who were very influential in Colonial Philadelphia and built Tun Tavern. This episode will discuss:

  • The Life of Samuel Carpenter

  • A quick look at Quakers

  • Joshua Carpenter and establishing Tun Tavern

  • Proprietors of Tun Tavern

This episode...


Mar 11, 2019

Episode 002, Tavern Trade in Colonial Philadelphia, focuses on tavern-goers and establishments in the late 18th century. We discuss:

  • The importance of history to Marines

  • How the tavern trade started in the colonies

  • The popularity of taverns in Philadelphia

  • Benjamin Franklin and his thoughts of voluntary...


Mar 1, 2019

Welcome! We're excited to launch our new podcast - History of the Marine Corps. Join us as we explore the history and traditions of the United States Marine Corps from November 10, 1775 to today. In this episode, we introduce the History of the Marine Corps series and provide a short clip of Episode 2: Tavern Life...