Tuesday, November 10, 2020

 
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
BIRTHDAY!
Did you know: On November 10th, The United States Marine Corps Birthday
commemorates the establishment of the Continental Marines. The United States Marine
Corps, a branch of the United States Armed Forces, is responsible for providing power
protection from the sea. They use the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver
combined-arms task forces rapidly. The Continental Congress first established the
Continental Marines on November 10, 1775, leading up to the American Revolution.
Two battalions of Marines fought for independence both on land and at sea.
 
 
Today in History: “Sesame Street” debuts
On November 10, 1969, “Sesame Street,” a pioneering TV show that would teach
generations of young children the alphabet and how to count, makes its
broadcast debut. “Sesame Street,” with its memorable theme song (“Can you tell
me how to get/How to get to Sesame Street”), went on to become the most widely
viewed children’s program in the world. It has aired in more than 120 countries.
 
 
Quote of the day: "In the face of impossible odds, people who love their
country can change it."  -President Barack Obama
 
 
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