Media & Resources

Washington's Marines — The American Revolution 1775-1777

Author: Jason Q. Bohm, Major General, USMC

This comprehensive work details the formation and early operations of the Continental Marines, including their historic first amphibious assault on New Providence in the Bahamas on March 3-4, 1776.

The Modest Start of America's Foreign Forays — The Economist

March 2, 2026 — The Economist covers the upcoming inauguration of the First Amphibious Assault Monument at Pompano Beach's Fisher Family Pier, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Continental Marines' first landing on foreign soil in the Bahamas on March 3, 1776.

Construction of Historic Monument — City of Pompano Beach

The City of Pompano Beach announces construction of the 20-foot obelisk monument at Fisher Family Pier, commemorating the 250th anniversary. Construction begins January 20, 2026, with ribbon-cutting March 14, 2026.

Harrah's Casino Partnership with FLSSAR

Harrah's Casino in Pompano Beach teams up with the Florida Society Sons of the American Revolution to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary and support the memorial.

The Grand Union Flag

The Grand Union flag — also known as the Continental Colours — was America's first national flag. It was first hoisted on the warship Alfred in Philadelphia on December 3, 1775, by Lieutenant John Paul Jones. The flag served as both a naval ensign and garrison flag throughout 1776 and early 1777.

During the Battle of Nassau on March 3–4, 1776, the Continental Marines raised the Grand Union flag over Fort Nassau — marking the first time American colors were raised on foreign soil. The monument at Pompano Beach is flanked by Grand Union flags in honor of this historic moment.