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The U.S. Marine Corps celebrated the 235th anniversary of its inception Wednesday, and Twitter feeds were active throughout the day in noting the occasion.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said:

Happy birthday, USMC, and thank you for all that you do to protect our nation

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said:

@USMC Happy 235th birthday to the United States Marine Corps! Thanks for everything you do to keep our country safe and free.

Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) said:

USMC Video: U.S. @SenPatRoberts wishes #Marines happy birthday. http://cot.ag/c2PHec

Sen. George LeMieux (R-Fla.) said:

Happy 235th Birthday USMC! From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli...keeping us safe and free.

Adm. Mike Mullen, also Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said:

Happy Birthday USMC-for your courage & dedication to our country we thank you & your families.

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said:

Many go through life wondering if they’ve made a difference; a Marine never has that problem. Happy 235th birthday @USMC.

Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) said:

Happy 235th birthday to the Marines!

Presumptive House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) said:

Happy 235th Birthday, @USMC

Rep. Ted Poe (R-Texas) said:

T! oday is the 235th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. http://bit.ly/9YClEl #SemperFi

Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) said:

Happy 235th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!

Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.) said:

Happy 235th Birthday to the Marine Corps--Semper Fi!

Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) said! :

Happy 235th birthday to @USMC! Semper Fi!

Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) said:

Wishing the Marine Corps a Happy Birthday. Thank you for your great service and happy 235th, USMC!

Rep. Robert Wittman (R-Va.) said:

Happy 235th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps. Thank you to all for your service and sacrifice. Semper Fi!

Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.) said:

Happy 235th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps. And thank you to those who sacrifice every day in service to our country.

Rep. W. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) said:

Happy birthday to the United States Marine Corp - 235 years old today! Click LIKE if you appreciate the Marine Corp!

Rep. Christopher John Lee (R-N.Y.) said:

Happy 235th birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps. Thank you to all who serve to protect our great country!

Rep. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) said:

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps. Today is the 235th anniversary of their founding in 1775.

Rep. Mike Rogers (! R-Ala.) said:

Happy 235th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! Thank you all for your service.

Rep. Erik Paulson (R-Minn.) said:

“Freedom is not free, but the United States Marine Corps will pay most of your share.” â€" President Obama. Happy 235th Birthday to @USMC.

Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao (R-La.) said:

Happy 235th Birthday, U.S. Marine Corps! We thank you for your dedication and service in preserving our freedom and way of life.

The House Armed Services Committee Democrats account said:

Happy 235th Birthday to the United States Marine Corp, #USMC #SemperFi

The official U.S. Marine Corps account said, linking to a video: 

Happy birthday Marine Corps - From the commandant and serge! ant major.

The Department of Veterans Affairs said:

All the best to the U.S. Marine Corps on its 235th birthday!

Karl Rove said:

Happy Birthday USMC! We are all grateful to you and your families for your service and dedication to protecting our great nation.