U.S. Marine Corps Founded on Nov. 10, 1775: 251st Anniversary Celebrations

• The U.S. Marine Corps was founded on Nov. 10, 1775, by order of the Second Continental Congress.
• The Marine Corps is celebrating its 251st anniversary this year.
• NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch joined the celebration at police headquarters.
• The NYPD has 600 Marines among its officers.
• The celebration included a tribute to the Marine Corps.