Hurrah for the flag of the free! </br> May it wave as our standard forever, </br> The gem of the land and the sea, </br> The banner of the right. </br> Let tyrants remember the day </br> When our fathers with mighty endeavor </br> Proclaimed as they marched to the fray </br> That by their might and by their right </br> It waves forever.
Luso-American conductor and composer (1854–1932)
John Philip Sousa (November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches. He is known as "The March King" or the "American March King", to distinguish him from his British counterpart Kenneth J. Alford.
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John Phillip Sousa
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John Philip Sousa I
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Philip Sousa
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Let martial note in triumph float </br> And liberty extend its mighty hand </br> A flag appears 'mid thunderous cheers, </br> The banner of the Western land. </br> The emblem of the brave and true </br> Its folds protect no tyrant crew; </br> The red and white and starry blue </br> Is freedom's shield and hope.