While the origin story of “The Marines’ Hymn” has been clouded by the passage of time, its iconic melody remains a testament to the legacy of the U.S. Marine Corps. It is as closely identified with the Marine Corps as “The Star-Spangled Banner” is with the nation. The hymn has become a sacred symbol of pride and professionalism that unites Marines across generations. To learn more about how the hymn evolved from a French operetta duet into one of the world’s most recognizable military service so

Battle of Derna 216 years ago we earned our Mameluke sword... On April 27, 1805, the Marines fought in the Battle of Derna. The sword and part of the Marines' Hymn, “to the shores of Tripoli,” originated from the battle of the Tripolitanian War and has remained a part of our history for over 200 years. | U.S. Marine Corps

"to the shores of Tripoli” This episode of Marine Time Machine gives us the history behind this phrase from the Marines’ Hymn. | U.S. Marine Corps