128 Did You Know That America’s First War After Gaining Independence Was Against Islam? (Barbary wars) (rumble.com) posted 207 days ago by 5DchessWatch 207 days ago by 5DchessWatch +128 / -0 25 comments share 25 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Yes. President Jefferson sent in the Marines, and inspired a line in the Marine Hymn. “…to the shores of Tripoli.”
I know this fact for the same reason. Hat tip to you friend
Also why Marines are called "Leathernecks" Those scimitars are wicked...