Stephen Decatur
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Naval officer Stephen Decatur wrestles with a Barbary pirate in this painting commemorating the re-capture of the USS Philadelphia.
Battle of Chapultepec Castle
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This 1848 lithograph celebrated the American victory during the war with Mexico.
Iwo Jima
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In this iconic World War II photo, Marines raise the American flag on Mount Suribachi.
Uniform History
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Marine uniforms, 1741-1859
Civil War Marines
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The marines played a limited role in the Civil War.
World War I Recruiting Poster
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The Marines fought a crucial battle at Belleau Wood in 1918.
Vietnam War
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The Marines played a central role in the Vietnam War. Marine fatalities accounted for roughly one-third of the American total.