Arms Of The Mail Guard Marines
The United States Marine Corps has defended the nation's liberty from various enemies globally, but in the 1920s, they took on a lesser-known role closer to home.
In the 1920s, brazen armed thefts of the U.S. Mail became common, resulting in the deaths and wounding of postal employees and the theft of large sums of money.
In response to the situation, the postmaster general requested guns from the War Department to arm outside postal employees, with most of the provided guns being World War I-era Model 1917 .45-cal.
The Marines were deployed to handle the situation, marking a unique moment in their history.
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Author's summary: Marines defended US Mail from thefts in the 1920s.
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