Marines in Boston and Surrounding Communities, Active or Veteran are Welcomed.

Members of the Pvt. Charles J. Shutt, Marine Corps League Detachment will join together in camaraderie and fellowship to preserve the traditions of the USMC (United States Marine Corps) in the Ceremonial Marine Corps Birthday Ball on 11/10/09.
A strong tradition with the Marines and even stronger today in 2009, the Birthday Ball is open to all Marines and Marine Veterans in the Boston and surrounding communities

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What is the Marine Corps Birthday about?

One of the most famous Marine customs is the observance of the Marine Corps Birthday. Since 1921 the birthday of the Marine Corps has been officially celebrated each year on 10 November, since it was on this date in 1775 that Continental Congress resolved, "That two Battalions of Marines be raised...." Over the years the Marine Corps Birthday has been celebrated in a wide variety of ways, depending on the location and circumstances of the Marine units. The celebration involves the reading of an excerpt from the Marine Corps Manual and a birthday message from the Commandant; the cutting of a birthday cake by the commanding officer; and the presentation of the first and second pieces of cake to the oldest and youngest Marines present. Recently, the ceremony for the observance of the Marine Corps Birthday by large posts and stations has been incorporated into written directives. This tradition is carried out also by the Marine Corps League which made up primarily of Marine Veterans and Corpsmen who served in the FMF.

Marine Corps Birthday Ball is a special formal evening of tradition held every year around Nov. 10. Usually begins with a dinner or cocktail hour. When “Attention” is sounded, everyone rises and acts very respectful. Do not talk, drink, smoke, or lean on the table. The honor escort will come in first, then the guest of honor, followed by the playing of the National Anthem and the presentation of the Birthday Cake. The Commandant’s message is read, then the first piece of cake is given to the youngest Marine and the second piece to the oldest Marine present. This concludes the ceremony and the dancing/party usually begins.

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