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Happy birthday, Marines

The Menino Convention and Events Center saw more than 2,000 current and former Marines gathered on Thursday to recognize the United States Marine Corps’ 250th birthday with a ceremonial cake cutting and celebrations.

The first piece of cake was given to the oldest Marine present, Louis Tanzer.

The Marines were founded on Nov. 10, 1775, by the authority of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution.

Washington D.C. celebrated the birthday with a 250th Birthday Ball on Saturday, with Vice President JD Vance addressing the crowd.

Vance is the first Marine to hold the vice presidential office.

Boston, MA – Nov. 7 – Giant cake during the United States Marine Corps 250th Birthday celebration at BCEC. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).
The oldest Marine present, 105 year old staff sergeant Louis Tanzer, raises his fist after taking a bite of cake during the United States Marine Corps 250th Birthday celebration at BCEC. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
Boston, MA – Nov. 7 – Marines march with a giant cake during the United States Marine Corps 250th Birthday celebration at BCEC. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).
Boston, MA – November 7 – Medal of Honor recipient, Colonel Barney Barnum during the United States Marine Corps 250th Birthday celebration at BCEC. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).
A Marine reads from a scroll during the United States Marine Corps 250th Birthday celebration at BCEC on Saturday. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald)

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Boston, MA – Nov. 7 – Giant cake during the United States Marine Corps 250th Birthday celebration at BCEC. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).

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