Educational Resources

Learning from the Legacy of Carolina Marines

At the Carolina Museum of the Marine, we are committed to honoring, preserving, and teaching the values that define the Marine Corps. Through the Al Gray Leadership Forum, we provide educational resources that inspire leadership, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of history and ethics. Explore our collection of essays, historical documents, and educational videos to gain valuable insights into Marine Corps leadership principles, moral reasoning, and the foundational documents of the United States

Articles

Remarks at a Milestone on Our Journey

On 6 May 2016, the Reflection and Celebration Park in Lejeune Memorial Gardens was dedicated at what is now Carolina…

Honor

With the April issue of “Front and Center,” we have three issues remaining as Carolina Museum of the Marine opens…

Honor

With the April issue of “Front and Center,” we have three issues remaining as Carolina Museum of the Marine opens…

Education for a Good Society

A 1991 issue of United States Marine Corps: Concepts and Issues, published when General Gray was commandant, begins with this statement of…

Critical Thinking and Human Freedom

Last month, we discussed the importance of being able to think critically. This was a skill that in the past…

The Importance of Critical Thinking

On January 6, 1816, Thomas Jefferson, having retired from public life, wrote to a friend named Charles Yancey saying in…

While I Breathe, I Hope

Last month, we discussed the state motto of North Carolina and its implications for individuals and for society more broadly…

To Be, Rather Than to Seem

On February 21, 1893, the General Assembly of North Carolina ratified legislation establishing the Latin phrase Esse Quam Videri as the motto…

Tradition

The Marine Corps understands the importance of tradition. Tradition maintains the identity of a people over time, and a healthy…

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Courses

Our video series, including “The Art of Thinking” and “Introduction to Ethics,” offers engaging discussions on logic, reasoning, and moral philosophy. These videos are designed to challenge perspectives, refine leadership skills, and encourage thoughtful decision-making—qualities that are essential to Marine Corps leadership and beyond.

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