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The Continental Marines: 1775-1783 🦅🌍⚓ The Continental Marines, founded on November 10, 1775, represent the origins of the U.S. Marine Corps. Tasked by the Second Continental Congress, these Marines were created to serve as elite, naval-based infantry during the American Revolutionary War. Commanded by Captain Samuel Nicholas, they were responsible for enforcing discipline at sea,…