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FORTITUDINE. This narrative focuses on an often-overlooked event in the history of the United States Marine Corps, emphasizing the Marines' swift reaction to an unforeseen incident - John Brown's 1859 Raid at Harper's Ferry. It vividly portrays the courageous military actions of the Marines, characterizes the participants, and spotlights their readiness and valor. This work was sincerely written, with utmost respect and deep gratitude, as a tribute to all U.S. Marine active duty and reserve personnel, veterans, and retirees - past, present, and future. SEMPER FI.