John Philip Sousa
John Philip Sousa (November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932) was an American musician and composer. He was born in Washington, DC. His father was of Portuguese ancestry and his mother of Bavarian. In 1880, he was appointed conductor of the United States Marine Corps band. He wrote military marches and other patriotic music. His best known works are "Semper Fidelis" (the Official United States Marine Corps march), "The Stars and Stripes Forever" (the National March of the United States of America), and "The Washington Post". Sousa died of heart failure in Reading, Pennsylvania. He is buried in the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC.
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| Born | November 6, 1854 |
| Died | March 6, 1932 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | "The March King" |
| Occupation | Composer, conductor, musician |
| Known for | Military marches |
John Philip Sousa Media
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Sousa's birthplace on G St., S.E. in Washington, D.C.
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Sousa and his newly formed civilian band in 1893
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U.S. composer and conductor John Philip Sousa wearing top hat standing in front of marching band.
- John Philip Sousa, head-and-shoulders portrait, left profile LCCN2005676163.jpg
Title: John Philip Sousa, head-and-shoulders portrait, left profile*Abstract/medium: 1 photographic print.
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John Philip Sousa 1940 Issue 2c US Postage stamp
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Sousa conducts the public premiere of his march "The Royal Welch Fusiliers" on May 12, 1930 at the White House
Sousa conducting with a baton, 1911
Sheet music cover, 1896
Annual military observances at Sousa's Grave
