The Marine Corps League
The Marine Corps League was chartered by an act of the 75th Congress of the United States on 4 August 1937 and was approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Major General John A. Lejeune was the first honorary National Commandant.
Its purpose is to preserve the traditions and promote the interests of the United States Marine Corps; to band together those who are currently serving and those who were honorably discharged from service in the Corps; to hold sacred the memory of the men and women who have given their lives in service to their nation; to maintain true allegiance to the principles of this nation and to its institutions; to create a bond of comradeship between those in the service and those who have returned to civilian life; and to render assistance to all Marines, Marine veterans, FMF Corpsmen, and their widows and orphans.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 4, 1937.
Location. 38° 32.635′ N, 77° 20.472′ W. Marker is in Triangle, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0.1 miles south
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lieutenant General Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller (a few steps from this marker); HMM-362 Ugly Angels Vietnam Memorial “Wing” (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Battalion, 4th Marines (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II U.S. Marine Raiders (within shouting distance of this marker); Denig's Demons Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers of the Sea (within shouting distance of this marker); Ship's Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Senator John W. Warner, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Triangle.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 15, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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