Overview
- President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation designating November 10, 2025, to commemorate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary.
- Despite a federal shutdown, the National Museum of the Marine Corps opened for birthday ceremonies, drawing more than 1,000 people and conducting the traditional cake-cutting for the oldest and youngest Marines.
- Vice President J.D. Vance attended the 250th Birthday Ball in Washington, D.C., with outlets noting he is the first Marine to serve as vice president.
- The U.S. Mint unveiled a commemorative coin honoring the Corps’ history as part of the quarter‑millennium observances.
- Communities across the country held events, including a 2,000‑person gathering in Boston, a birthplace celebration in Philadelphia, a Texas Capitol ceremony led by Gov. Greg Abbott, and statehouse and city hall observances in Iowa, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and California.