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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.
"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.
"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).
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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]
The U.S. Marine Corps is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. The Marine Corps has been part of the United States Department of the Navy since 30 June 1834 with its sister service, the United States Navy. [12] The USMC operates installations on land and aboard sea-going amphibious warfare ships around the world.
The song was published by Dixon-Lane Publishers of St. Louis, Missouri. On the cover is a soldier standing at attention. A battleship is behind him, and planes are flying overhead. [4] [5] The song was written for both voice and piano. [2] [4] The song praises Marines, and even goes as far as calling them, "the Flower of our Nation." The chorus ...
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]