November 10, 2025
Museum of the Soldier in Portland held a birthday party Sunday for the U.S. Marine Corps, celebrating 250 years since its founding. The event included a presentation from Jessamyn Harter, also known as The Pint-Size Patriot, about her grandfather’s service on Iwo Jima and his lifelong effort to return artifacts to their rightful owners in Japan decades after World War II, and recognition of all Marine veterans in attendance. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
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Happy 250th
Museum holds birthday party for Marine Corps
Museum of the Soldier in Portland held a birthday party Sunday for the U.S. Marine Corps, celebrating 250 years since its founding. The event included a presentation from Jessamyn Harter, also known as The Pint-Size Patriot, about her grandfather’s service on Iwo Jima and his lifelong effort to return artifacts to their rightful owners in Japan decades after World War II, and recognition of all Marine veterans in attendance. (The Commercial Review/Ray Cooney)
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