Honoring 250 Years of the Marine Corps and the Enduring Legacy of Native American Warriors

Spirit of Liberty Foundation hosts celebrations for the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps

Chaplian Don Dialog, Jim Kidrick, CEO of the San Diego Air and Space Museum, members of the Sons of the American Revolution , Max Gurney, and Richard Rovsek, chairman, Spirit of Liberty Foundation (Vincent Andrunas) Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard presented the Colors (Vincent Andrunas) Celebratory dinner for the 250th birthday of the Marines (Vincent Andrunas) US Marines’ birthday cake (Vincent Andrunas) Show Caption1 of 4Chaplian D…

Honoring 250 years of the Marine Corps and the enduring legacy of Native American warriors

As the United States Marine Corps celebrates its 250th anniversary in November 2025, Americans everywhere reflect on two and a half centuries of courage, sacrifice, and service. The Marine Corps’ motto, “Semper Fidelis”—always faithful—has long represented the unwavering spirit of the Marines who defend the nation. But within that proud tradition lies a deeply interwoven story: the profound and enduring contributions of Native Americans to the d…