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Greetings, fellow Marines! Please take a look at our official Montford Point Marine Association page--our mission is to preserve the legacy of the first African American Marines that has lead the way for you and me. Never heard of them? Then please…
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Who are the Montford Point Marines?
In 1942, President Roosevelt established a presidential directive giving African Americans an opportunity to be recruited into the Marine Corps. These African Americans, from all states, were not sent to the traditional boot camps of Parris Island, South Carolina and San Diego, California. Instead, African American Marines were segregated - experiencing basic training at Montford Point - a facility at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Approximately twenty thousand (20,000) African American Marines received basic training at Montford Point between 1942 and 1949. Approximately 20,000 African American recruits received training at Montford Point Camp (less than 10% of the Marine Corps end strength) during World War II. The initial intent of the Marine Corps hierarchy was to discharge these African American Marines after the War, returning them to civilian life - leaving the Marine Corps an all-white organization. Attitudes changed and reality took hold as the war progressed. Once given the chance to prove themselves, it became impossible to deny the fact that this new breed of Marine was just as capable as all other Marines regardless of race, color, creed or National origin.
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Approximately twenty thousand (20,000) African American Marines received basic training at Montford Point between 1942 and 1949. Approximately 20,000 African American recruits received training at Montford Point Camp (less than 10% of the Marine Corps end strength) during World War II. The initial intent of the Marine Corps hierarchy was to discharge these African American Marines after the War, returning them to civilian life - leaving the Marine Corps an all-white organization. Attitudes changed and reality took hold as the war progressed. Once given the chance to prove themselves, it became impossible to deny the fact that this new breed of Marine was just as capable as all other Marines regardless of race, color, creed or National origin.
Thank you for this wonderful picture of our National President, 10 year-old Stephanie Berry from Philadelphia, PA!
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Congressional Gold Medal ICO the Montford Point Marines
Original Montford Point Marines, members, friends, and supporters,
Great news! Today was a good day for our association. The National Legislative Officer has informed me that our initiave to have the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to our Original Montford Point Marines is coming to fruition. The Congressional Gold Medal for the Montford Point Marines has been assigned a number in the SENATE.
The Bill number is S1695/Congressional Gold Medal for the Montford Point Marines.
We are still attem… Continue
Great news! Today was a good day for our association. The National Legislative Officer has informed me that our initiave to have the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to our Original Montford Point Marines is coming to fruition. The Congressional Gold Medal for the Montford Point Marines has been assigned a number in the SENATE.
The Bill number is S1695/Congressional Gold Medal for the Montford Point Marines.
We are still attem… Continue
Posted on September 30, 2009 at 7:36am —
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 4:07pm on March 15, 2010,
Larry Menendez Jr said… - Thank you for your dedication and support to the Marines!!
- At 5:49pm on January 27, 2010,
Madyun Shahid said… - It was August 26, 1942....
Semper Fi and Thank You
men of Montford Point
- At 6:34am on December 10, 2009,
veronica said…
- Hi dear
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- At 8:34pm on October 27, 2009,
Pharrow said… - Semper FI my brother and sister. Indeed it's a pleasure to reunited with fellow Marines. Thanks for invitation. As a former DI I felt compel to contact the closest Montford Point Marine Association in my neighborhood. Thanks to you guys I will be attending the first meeting in Md. next month.
- At 7:48pm on October 5, 2009,
BleuSpirit said… - I love Marines, my last boyfriend was a Marine and I really respect and thank you for everything that you do. Everyone is not cut out to be a Marine, so thank you for your strength.
- At 1:01pm on October 1, 2009,
Christian-Michelle said…
- Simper Fi fellow Leathernecks, I have one question. Did any of you gentlemen serve with either a Adolphus or Emeroy Bailey from Alberta virginia. I am also looking for a plt book for Plt. 238, march to June of 1968. Thanks Marines. The photo of me in the DI cover was taken at Parris Island. I graduated Honor Man of my Plt, and my Sr. Drill Instructor, S/Sgt Glassy, gave me his cover. I was so proud that I cried. proud to be a U.S. Marine. Still am.
- At 7:46am on August 23, 2009,
Rusty Dawkins said… - welcome
- At 1:38pm on August 5, 2009,
bird morton said… - Hello Marines and thx 4 the friendship, have a bless week.
- At 7:43pm on August 2, 2009,
Carmar said… - I am so excited to have you all as my friends. It will be a pleasure and an honor to chat with you sometimes. Welcome to the ISC family.
- At 8:40am on July 29, 2009,
Spiritual Brother Raymond said… GREETINGS AND WARM WELCOMES TO THE ISC FAMILY "I'M WISHING YOU GOD FINEST BLESSINGS TAILORED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOU WRAPPED COMFORTABLY IN HIS FAVOR"
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