United States Marine Corps served as a convenient resource for interventions and landings to protect American interests overseas. The Corps was involved in over 28 separate interventions in the 30 years from the end of the American Civil War to the end of 19th century. They would be called upon to stem political and labor unrest within the United States. Under Commandant Jacob Zeilin's tenure, Marine customs and traditions took shape: the Corps adopted the Marine Corps emblem on 19 November 1868. It was during this time that "The Marines' Hymn" was first heard. Around 1883, the Marines adopted their current motto ""Semper Fidelis""
Republic of China Marine Corps the ROCMC redeployed a brigade near the Taipei area to defend against a possible PRC decapitation strike. The Marine Corps used to be 2 divisions, 66th and 99th divisions, in size, when its doctrine focused on retaking mainland China. Since its transition to a defensive posture, the ROCMC has been downsized. The ROC Marine Corps' official motto is "永遠忠誠" (Forever Loyalty), modeled after the USMC's ""Semper Fidelis"". Republic of China Marine Corps The Republic of China Marine Corps (ROCMC; ), also officially called the Chinese Marine Corps, is the amphibious arm of the Republic of China Navy responsible for amphibious