What is the motto of the United States Merchant Marines?

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What is the motto of the United States Merchant Marines?

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Last updated Apr 29 2017.

robboy
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robboy
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It may be "In peace and war" as that is on the flag.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchant_Marines

"We Deliver the Goods" was their motto for the duration of the war. President Roosevelt, along with many military leaders, praised the role of the U.S. Merchant Marine deeming them the "Fourth Arm of defense" ...

http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1724.html

Response last updated by gtho4 on Apr 29 2017.
Jan 01 2004, 9:19 PM

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Hamlet.
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Hamlet.

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The academy is "Acta non verba" - "Deeds, not words".

Captain Kenneth Force of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy truly lives the Academy’s motto, "Acta Non Verba," Deeds, Not Words.

https://www.usmma.edu/about

Response last updated by CmdrK on Aug 23 2016.
Jan 01 2004, 9:58 PM