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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.
"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).
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]
"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.
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The Corps" is a poetic hymn associated with the United States Military Academy. It is second in importance to only the Academy's Alma Mater . The words were written by West Point Chaplain, Bishop H.S. Shipman, around 1902.
Its melody and lyrics derive from the traditional When the Caissons Go Rolling Along. The United States Marine Corps and US Naval Academy use a modified version of the rhyme " Old King Cole ", referencing Chesty Puller : "Chesty Puller was a good Marine and a good Marine was he".
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