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John Philip Sousa Quotes

1854–1932 United States

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.

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Let martial note in triumph float
And liberty extend its mighty hand
A flag appears 'mid thunderous cheers,
The banner of the Western land.
The emblem of the brave and true
Its folds protect no tyrant crew;
The red and white and starry blue
Is freedom's shield and hope.

The Stars and Stripes Forever (1896)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: John Philip Sousa (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.