What is the English translation for the Latin phrase "Semper Fidelis"?
This phrase means "Always Faithful" or "Always Loyal" in Latin. As a laconic and meaningful phrase, expressing loyalty and pride, it is used by many countries and organizations as a motto.
It is known in the USA as the official motto of the United States Marine Corps. Many towns and families in England and Ireland have been using the phrase as a motto since the 15th century. The first recorded use of the phrase is the motto of Abbeville, a French town, which used Semper Fidelis back in 1369.
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Frank Barretto
Semper Fi, to all you fellow Marines and others who have served this country.
Cynthia Darlene Arnold
I'm retired Navy.. Would be ashamed if I'd have gotten that wrong ! I Love my Marines !! My Uncle served over 30 years. Semper Fi !
Caitlin Wickliffe
Semper Fi my beloved Bobby, Thank you for serving for 27 years
Benjamin Tahyar
The phrase is in Latin. The question should've been "What is the English translation . .?"
Frank Rizzuto
Meredith Lee Clark I wonder if you would feel the same if President Obama looked like his mother rather than his father.
Jamie Cutler
This is a great attitude to have thank you to all our Marines! My Mom was a Wasp during WWII my Dad was a Captain in the Airforce!
dickahern
It looks like about 80% of the population knows something that the President dosent seem to be aware of.
William Laughlin
Samuel Miller You realize, of course, that calling for the death of your president can be considered a treasonous offense, right?
William Laughlin
Daniel Halley It SHOULDN'T qualify in ANY circles, alas, I am aware that bigotry and racism are alive and well in the US and around the world.
Scott Sumone
Semper Fi....I was in the Army, but I had family that were Marines...God Bless you all...we need you...
Michael
It is something that Marine Corps teaches you when you join them!
cindiweis
I should have known that shame on me
wildhorses
Frank Barretto, the same to you
Arlene Appio Pletka
Why do people have to bring in Politics?
This about the questions and answers!
Andrea Lee Smith
Easy for me as one of my sons is a Marine!
rockymydog
dickahern, dosen't
janellebiggs
Wait till I tell my nephew Kit! He was in the Marine Corp. Vet interesting ☺️
Maillady
Semper Fi, to my dad who is no longer with us, who served in Korea, thanks daddy, love you and miss you...
Ralph A. Caya
dickahern, President Obama didn’t even know the correct pronunciation of Navy Corpsmen
Marquita Simmons
8 of 10.
Ray Knutson
And the army moto, "Semper Primus" Always First
Denis Brunell
Always faithful 🇺🇸
lilcoathanger
Just guessed but got it correct. It only makes sense
Walt Meadows
Ditch the pop ups. Very annoying!
rogonz
God bless all our service personnel who serve this great country ♥️