1960s Timeline

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