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  2. Marines' Hymn - Wikipedia

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    The "Marines' Hymn" is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps, introduced by the first director of the USMC Band, Francesco Maria Scala.Its music originates from an 1867 work by Jacques Offenbach with the lyrics added by an anonymous author at an unknown time in the following years.

  3. Semper Fidelis (march) - Wikipedia

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    "Semper Fidelis", written in 1888 by John Philip Sousa, is regarded as the official march of the United States Marine Corps. This piece was one of two composed in response to a request from United States President Chester A. Arthur for a new piece to be associated with the United States President.

  4. The Song of the Marines - Wikipedia

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    "The Song of the Marines" is a song composed by Harry Warren with lyrics by Al Dubin. [1] It was featured in the 1937 Warner Bros. film, The Singing Marine where it was sung by actor Dick Powell . Later, Warner Bros. Cartoons used the song in several shorts, including the Porky Pig short Porky the Gob (1938).

  5. Armed Forces Medley - Wikipedia

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    The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performing the Armed Forces Medley at the Friends of the National World War II Memorial.. The Armed Forces Medley, also known as the Armed Forces Salute is today recognized as a collection of the official marchpasts/songs of the 6 services of the United States Armed Forces: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force. [1]

  6. Taps (bugle call) - Wikipedia

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    "Taps" is a bugle call—a signal, not a song. As such, there is no associated lyric. Many bugle calls had words associated with them as a mnemonic device but these are not lyrics. Horace Lorenzo Trim is often credited for a set of words intended to accompany the music: [14]

  7. Tell That to the Marines - Wikipedia

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    "Tell that to the Marines" is a 1918 song, written during World War I. Jean Schwartz and Al Jolson composed the music; Harold Atteridge wrote the lyrics. Al Jolson performed an early version of the song. [1] Based on sales estimates, it reached number two on the Top 100 US songs of its time. [2]

  8. A Life on the Ocean Wave - Wikipedia

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    They use the song from the 1945 Disney short film No Sail. [citation needed] In the United States, it is the official march of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. [citation needed] The tune is traditionally performed by the United States Merchant Marine Academy Regimental Band during presidential inauguration parades. [4] [5]

  9. Goodnight Saigon - Wikipedia

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    "Goodnight Saigon" is a song written by Billy Joel, originally appearing on his 1982 album The Nylon Curtain, about the Vietnam War. It depicts the situation and attitude of United States Marines beginning with their military training on Parris Island and then into different aspects of Vietnam combat.