Marines have been singing the Marines' Hymn so long that no one really knows who wrote it. It was widely sung by the mid-1800's and became the official hymn of the Marines in 1929.
Although the words have been slightly modified over time, it has always reflected the principles, values, and love of country felt by the Marines.
Marines' Hymn
From the Halls of Montezuma,
To the Shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land, and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
Of United States Marines.
Our flag's unfurled to every breeze,
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in every clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far off northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job --
The United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.
Virtues: Courage, Honor
