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"Anchors Aweigh" is the fight song of the United States Naval Academy and unofficial march song of the United States Navy. It was composed in 1906 by Charles A. Zimmermann with lyrics by Alfred Hart Miles.
English: 1929 acetate United States Navy Band recording of "Anchors Aweigh" under the baton of Lieutenant Charles Benter. The song itself is originally from 1906, although the recording is from 1929. Both are in the public domain due to age.
Charles A. Zimmermann (1861 – January 16, 1916) was an American composer of marches and popular music. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, he was appointed bandmaster at the United States Naval Academy in 1887 at the age of 26. Zimmermann served as the academy's bandmaster until his death from a brain hemorrhage in 1916.
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Anchors Aweigh is a popular song written historically at the Naval Academy, subsequently coming to stand for the entire United States Navy. The lyrics are by Midshipman Alfred H. Miles, set to music by 2nd Lieutenant Zimmerman , USMC, bandmaster of the Naval Academy Band starting in 1887.
Alfred Hart Miles, US Navy officer, lyricist of the US Naval Academy fight song "Anchors Aweigh" Alfred Miles (GC) (1899–1989), able seaman aboard HMS Saltash (J62) and George Cross recipient Alfred B. Miles (1888–1962), biology and physiology professor and American football, basketball, and baseball coach
A Navy band broke into “Anchors Aweigh” as streamers appeared in the air overhead. The Irish influence was unmistakable at the event. An Irish flag joined the Stars and Stripes overhead. A ...
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