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Theodore Britton: The First Black Marines

Theodore Britton describes the Marine Corps' impact on young African American men.

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Theodore Britton: The 51st Defense Battalion

Theodore Britton discusses the origins of the name for the Marine Corps' 51st Defense Battalion.

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Theodore Britton: The Marine Corps

Theodore Britton describes his reasons for joining the Marine Corps.

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Lorenzo Wallace: The 51st Defense Battalion

Lorenzo Wallace describes the mission of the 51st Defense Battalion in the Marine Corps.

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Lorenzo Wallace: "I want to go to the Marines."

Lorenzo Wallace describes his reasons for choosing the Marine Corps over the Army.

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James Pack: "Only a chosen few"

James Pack shares his feelings on his service in the Marine Corps.

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Alonza Jones: On the Double

Alonza Jones describes his training at Montford Point in Camp Lejeune.

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