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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Birthday of the Marine Corps
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Birthday of the Marine Corps

Artifact IDMO 2005.13.23.15
Object Type Poster
Issuing Body (American, founded 1907)
Date1943
Mediumpaper (cardboard), ink
Dimensionsoverall H 11 in x W 14 in (27.9 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA poster commemorating the birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. On a white background with orange and black lettering, the poster is titled "Birthday OF THE MARINE CORPS," followed by four paragraphs of text honoring the Marines for their courageous service since the organization of the Corps on November 10, 1775. In the background is an orange illustration of the U.S. Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem.

Produced by the Marine Corps Publicity Bureau (MCPB), poster no. 117274 10-14-43 3M.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by the Adriance Memorial Library.
Credit LineGift of the Adriance Memorial Library
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesOriginal Posters from World War I and World War II (National Archives Identifier 739394)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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