Parris Island (SC) (Images of America)

Parris Island (SC) (Images of America)
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Located near the Palmetto Stateâ‚¬s historic city of Beaufort, the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina is one of the worldâ‚¬s most famous military bases. Having trained Marine recruits since World War I, the base is the oldest major post of the Marine Corps. It is also the first base commissioned exclusively to train United States Marines, and therefore may truly be called â‚¬Å“The Cradle of the Corps.â‚¬Â Parris Island takes the reader on a visual journey through documented photographs that highlight the baseâ‚¬s touchstones. Before the American Revolution, the island was partially owned by Col. Alexander Parris, who became the islandâ‚¬s namesake. Plantations flourished on Parris Island until the end of the War between the States. A small detachment of Marines first arrived in the late 1800s. It was not until 1915, however, that the Marines arrived for good. Since then, the base has rapidly expanded, first during World War I and more so during World War II. Over the years, much of the physical appearance of the base has changed; yet, through this collection of photographs, former Parris Island Marines will have a chance to relive some of their memories while new recruits can watch the progression of their base unfold.
Country USA
Brand Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780738514260
ReleaseDate 2002-06-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780738514260

Country	USA
Brand	Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer	Arcadia Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780738514260
ReleaseDate	2002-06-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780738514260

Parris Island (SC) (Images of America)

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