This is the third volume of a chronology of Marine Corps activities which covers the history of the U.S. Marines. It is derived from official records and appropriate published historical works. This chronology is published for the information of all interested in Marine Corps activities during the period 1947 - 1964 and is dedicated to those Marines who participated in the events listed.

This is the fourth volume of a chronology of MArine Corps activities which cover the history of the U.S. Marines. It is derived from unclassified official records and suitable published contemporary works. This chronology is published for the information of all interested in Marine Corps activities during the period 1965-1969 and is dedicated to those Marines who participated in the events listed.