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1958: First Young Marine Unit formed in Waterbury, CT by members of the Brass City Detachment of the Marine Corps League for their sons to march in a community parade.

1959: Members of the Brass City Detachment opened the Young Marines program for enrollment to the general public, therefore, the year 1959 is celebrated as the official birth date of the Young Marines

1965: Officially chartered on October 17, 1965 by the Marine Corps League and becomes a national youth program.

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