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“Hail Columbia” – “The President's Own” United States Marine Band

“Hail Columbia” is most associated these days as honors to the Vice President, but it didn’t formally turn out to be so until finally August 1, 1969. The tune was basically published in the late 18th century as a patriotic tune all through 1 of the most turbulent political periods in our heritage. The text had been penned by Joseph Hopkinson for his mate, a very well-recognized singer named Gilbert Fox. As was the tradition of the time, the new words ended up paired with an present tune in this situation, a melody by German-American composer Philip Phile that has been linked with George Washington.

“Hail Columbia” unfold as a result of the country and just about promptly became a single of the most well known patriotic tunes of the young nation. The initial time this music was performed at an Inauguration Ceremony by the Maritime Band was for President James Monroe on March 4, 1821. In the century that followed when the nation was wanting for a National Anthem, “Hail Columbia” was truly a major contender. Right now, it is most often listened to in its instrumental variety to honor the Vice President of the United States, and that is how it is carried out on Inauguration Working day.

Philip Phile/arranged by Thomas Knox/”Hail Columbia”

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