1960s Timeline

June 6, 1962 - JFK addresses the graduating cadets at West Point and pardons 20 from room confinement. #jfk #military #veterans #vietnam #army #navy #airforce #marines

June 6, 1962 - Here is a clip from President Kennedy's address today at West Point. #jfk #military #veterans #army #navy #airforce #marines

Apr. 16, 1962 - United States Marines awaited their first action today in the intensified war against Communist guerrillas in South Vietnam. Like the three U.S. Army helicopter companies in South Vietnam, the Marine task unit will come under Communist fire. Like the Army units, the Marines are under orders not to shoot unless fired upon. The Marines’ main job will be to airlift Vietnamese combat troops into areas occupied by the Viet Cong. It will also help resupply isolated

Feb. 23, 1962 - Six marines this morning staged a Times Square reenactment of the flag-raising scene on Iwo Jima 17 years ago during World War II. Present at the ceremony outside the recruiting booth in Times Square was one of two survivors of the flag-raising group, Rene A. Gagnon of Hooksett, N.H. Mr. Gagnon, a former Marine Corps corporal, was welcomed to the city by Mayor Wagner, who renamed the area “Iwo Jima Square” for three days. Mr. Gagnon said he had been in a rut a

Feb. 20, 1962 - The United States Marine Corps threw out its chest with pride and admiration today over the successful orbiting of Marine Lieut. Col. John H. Glenn, Jr. A telegram to the astronaut from Col. Don Dickson of Leatherneck magazine said: “Along with Marines everywhere, we salute you for having given the corps its greatest ‘first.’ You have given a new and broader meaning to our cherished slogan, ‘The Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand.’” A Mari

Feb. 13, 1962 - Don Everly, 25-year-old recording star, and actress Venitia Stevenson were married today in North Chapel at the Naval Training Center in San Diego, California. Phil Everly, who sings with his brother, was best man. The brothers completed basic training today at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. It was Miss Stevenson’s second marriage, Mr. Everly’s first. #wedding #popmusic #marines #semperfi

Dec. 24, 1961 - Here is a film called “U.S. Marine Corps: A Force In Readiness,” narrated by Jack Webb. #marines #MarineSmezz #marinescience #marinestyle #marinesports #marinesemperfi #marinescorps #marinesales #MarineSanctuary #marinestewardshipcouncil #marinespeakers #marineservice #marinestadium #marinespouse #marinescientist #marineslife #marineslounge #marines #semperfi

Aug. 25, 1961 - The Pentagon today ordered to active duty 76,500 members of the reserve military forces - 46,500 in the Army, 23,600 in the Air Force, and 6,400 in the Navy. Most of the reservists will be called to report by Oct. 1. No Marine reservists were called because the Marine Corps is meeting its increased manpower goals through voluntary enlistments and service extensions. Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara (second from left) would not say whether any of the res