GLOBAL EXPEDITIONARY FORCE
Marines 1866-1914
This exhibit is just outside the entrance to the Global Expeditionary Force Gallery. It highlights Marine Corps events between 1866-1914, and includes docent video presentations on several artifacts.
Salee River, Korea
This exhibit tells the history of the Salee River conflict in Korea. Includes a video presentation describing America's rebuilding after the Civil War and into the 20th century.
Spanish-American War
This exhibit tells the history of Marine involvement in the Spanish-American War.
Guantanamo Bay
This exhibit tells the story of the Battle for Cuzco Well. It includes a museum diorama depicting the heroic actions of Sgt John Quick and a docent video with more detail.
Marine Life in the Philippines, 1901
This exhibit depicts what life was like for Marines fighting Philippine guerillas on Samar in the early 1900s.
Lt. Smedley Butler
This exhibit tells the histroy of Lieutenant Smedley Butler, and displays several significant artifacts related to Butler.
The Philippine Insurrection
This exhibit describes the Marines fighting during the insurrection for Philippine independence.
The Boxer Rebellion
This exhibit tells the story of the harrowing 55-day siege in Peking, and the Marine efforts to protect western diplomats and their families.
Latin American Interventions
This exhibit recounts the stories of several Latin American Interventions.
Latin American Interventions
This exhibit recounts the stories of several Latin American Interventions.
Modernization
This exhibit presents the modernization of the Marine Corps at the turn of the 20th century, highlighting advances in aviation, artillery, and armored vehicles.
King Armored Car
On display is a King Armored Car, an early version of Marine armored vehicles. Includes a docent video presentation on the history of the King Armored Car.
John Philip Sousa and the U.S. Marine Band
This exhibit presents the United Sates Marine Band and tells the history of the celebrated composer, John Philip Sousa. Includes special video performances of the Marine Band.
|