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Commandant of the Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is led by a Commandant, who reports to the Secretary of the Navy. The Commandant is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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- Franklin W.[?] (March 7, [[1804-September 1, 1818)
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- Archibald Henderson[?] (October 17, 1820-January 6, 1859)
- John Harris[?] (January 7, 1859-May 1, 1864)
- Jacob Zeilen[?] (June 10, 1864-October 31, 1876)
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- William P. Biddle[?] (February 3, 1911-February 24, 1914)
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- Charles C. Krulak (July 1, 1995-June 30, 1999
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