This month and next, the American city of Philadelphia will host a series of events marking the 250th anniversaries of both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). Given that the United States declared its independence on July 4, 1776, this means both of these storied military branches were established before the nation itself officially existed.
美國費城將在本月及11月相繼舉行海軍及海軍陸戰隊(USMC)建隊250週年活動。美國於1776年7月4日宣佈獨立宣言，換言之，這兩支軍隊，在美國獨立前已經成立了。
Why Philadelphia?
The choice of Philadelphia is far from arbitrary. Before Washington, D.C. was ever built — indeed, before the United States was even founded — Philadelphia served as the young nation's political center. It was here that the Declaration of Independence was signed, making it America's oldest and most historically significant city, with a status that towers over much of American history. It was also, fittingly, the birthplace of both the Navy and the Marine Corps.
為甚麼是費城？在華盛頓DC未建城、甚至美國未立國前，費城已經是政治中心，《美國獨立宣言》便在費城簽署的，是美國最老、最富歷史意義的城市，在美國史上地位超然，當然也是海軍及USMC成立的地方。
A Calendar of Celebration
The "Navy 250" festivities have already begun and run through October 16, while the USMC celebrations will take place next month, from the 7th to the 11th. Each branch will host a wide range of commemorative activities, including naval ship parades at sea, aerial flight displays, parties, processions, and exhibitions.
「海軍250」已經開始至10月16日結束；USMC慶典則於下月7-11日舉行，她們將分別舉辦多種紀念活動，包括軍艦海上遊行、飛行表演、派對、遊行及展覽等。
A Historic Day at the Shipyard
On October 9, the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard hosted its "Navy 250" event, featuring addresses from the governors of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the mayor of Philadelphia, and several senior naval officials. (President Trump, for his part, attended the Navy's founding celebration in Virginia.) Speakers praised the Navy's historic role as a guardian of American freedom and its contributions to both national and global security, calling on the public to use the occasion to rekindle a sense of patriotism and to support innovation in national defense. The day concluded, fittingly, with a parade of warships at sea.
From naval reviews to aerial displays, these 250th-anniversary celebrations offer a striking reminder of the long and storied history of America's armed forces. At [Your Store Name], we share a deep appreciation for military history and tradition — while supplying military-grade and outdoor apparel built for those who carry that spirit forward.
10月9日費城海軍造船廠已舉行「海軍250」活動，賓州及新澤西州州長、費城市長及多位海軍層發表講話（總統特朗普參加了維珍尼亞州的海軍建軍慶典），讚揚海軍作為美國自由守護者的歷史角色，對國家和世界安全的貢獻，並呼籲民眾通過此次慶典重溫愛國精神，推動國防事業創新。當天最後以海上軍艦遊行結束。
愈紛亂的世代，便愈要簡單的答案，尤其是年輕人愈來愈不信任權威的年代。
