This day in Marine Corps History

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Courtesy of leatherneck magazine.

1847 - Marines captured LaPaz, Caifornia, during the Mexican War.
 

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General,

The Mexican War was the proving ground and baptism of fire for most the men who would eventually fight in the Civil War on both sides.

Semper Fi,

Lt. Dan
 

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We could give give California back to the Mexicans - Both would then get what they deserve.
 

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