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Marines across the globe celebrate the establishment of the Marine Corps on November 10, 1775. It is a day where Marines acknowledge the total years of service as of the Marine Corps as well as the many sacrifices made to defend democracy and the continued legacy of the Marines. The Marine Corps Birthday, also known as Marine Corps Day, includes a cake cutting ceremony in Washington D.C., which airs each year on November 10 on the Marines YouTube.