Why did John Philip Sousa have to go and write his best march for the Marines? Fortunately, Sousa’s “Semper Fidelis” is not the official song of the Marine Corps. “The Marines’ Hymn” is the one about ...

John Philip Sousa was born on November 6, 1854, in Washington, D.C. He is celebrated as an American composer and conductor. His vibrant marches continue to echo through the halls of history and have ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Born Washington, D.C. Known as the “March King,” John Philip Sousa created the brass band music that set the tempo for ...

On Aug. 15, 1928, the Manitowoc Herald-News reported “America’s March King” John Philip Sousa and his band was to play “Two Golden Jubilee Concerts” at the Capitol Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 15. The ...