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Semper fidelis (Latin pronunciation: [ˈsɛmpɛr fɪˈdeːlɪs]) is a Latin phrase that means "always faithful" or "always loyal" (Fidelis or Fidelity). It is the motto of the United States Marine Corps, usually shortened to Semper Fi. It is also in use as a motto for towns, families, schools, and other military units.
United States Marine Corps - Latin: Semper Fidelis (adopted in the 1880s; prior motto was Latin: Per Mare, Per Terram, lit. 'By Sea By Land', the same motto as the Royal Marines) [12]: 112 Marine Corps Embassy Security Group - In Every Clime and Place [13]: 13 1st Marine Division - No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy [14]: 44
On the emblem itself, there is a ribbon, clasped in the eagle's beak, bearing the Latin motto "Semper Fidelis" (English: Always Faithful). The uniform insignias omit the motto ribbon. The general design of the emblem was probably derived from the Royal Marines' "Globe and Laurel," which shows the eastern hemisphere. [5]
"Semper Fidelis", written in 1888 by John Philip Sousa, is regarded as the official march of the United States Marine Corps. This piece was one of two composed in response to a request from United States President Chester A. Arthur for a new piece to be associated with the United States President.
The Marine Corps seal includes the emblem, also is found on the flag of the United States Marine Corps, and establishes scarlet and gold as the official colors. [153] The Marine motto Semper Fidelis means Always Faithful in Latin, often appearing as Semper Fi.
JD Vance says as a Marine he is to be faithful to all members of our Armed Forces, then proceeds to trash the 24 year service of Tim Walz. I guess Semper Fi doesn't actually mean much to JD Vance
“Semper fi, guys,” Vance said, the abbreviation for the Latin phrase and Marine Corps motto “Semper fidelis,” which means “always faithful.” “We got some — it sounds like we got ...
The Marine motto "Semper Fidelis" means "always faithful" in Latin. [15] This motto often appears in the shortened form "Semper Fi" / ˌ s ɛ m p ər ˈ f aɪ /. It is also the name of the official march of the Corps, composed by John Philip Sousa.