| The MCLM seeks to demonstrate to visitors four major ideas:
- Reflect the Marines as an integral and important part of American history.
- Direct attention to Marine innovation and readiness to accomplish any mission directed by the American government in
support of American foreign and domestic policy.
- Document the actions of the Marine Corps not only on the field of battle, but as a service which has and continues
to be called upon to conduct a myriad of operations, world wide.
- Present visitors an "inside look" at the modern day life and operation, as well as the history of the Marines so that
patrons may compare both and receive a better understanding of why America has needed and will continue to need a ready,
capable Marine Corps.
This shall be accomplished using a "Time Line" format which will document developments in American history, such as,
presidents, technological advances, social changes and relationships with other countries. Each time in our history that
the Marines have been called to support America, a display will depict Commandants, Manning, Uniforms, Equipment, Weapons
and Tactics of the Corps of that period.
As the only facility in the USA which has taken this approach to displaying the history and evolution of two colonial
battalions in 1775 into the largest Marine Corps in the world, we hope to provide a necessary service in a time when few
of the political leadership, or the American people truly understand what the Corps is and the service it provides America
in time of both peace and war.
The MCLM is dedicated to all men and women who proudly wear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem and have served or are
serving every day, all over the globe. We know what you do, and why you do it. Hopefully, now, so will America.
Semper Fidelis!!
The MCLM opened its doors on November
10th 2001, in Harrison Arkansas.
The majority of historical data and
information provided by this website is maintained under
the Gallery
section, which is NOT just photographs.
Distinguished Marines Series is available from MCLM on November 10, 2005,
Click on image for details!
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