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John Philip Sousa Biography

Birth Name:John Philip Sousa

Birth Place:Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Music department, Writer

Fast Facts

Was elected a Veteran Companion of the Military Order of Foreign Wars
For his services during World War I, he received the Victory Medal
In 1976, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Great Americans
His father enlisted him into the U․S․ Marine Band to stop him from joining a circus band
Was commissioned to lead the Naval Reserve Band during World War I
Was the writer of several band marches, including "Semper Fidelis," "The Liberty Bell" and "The Washington Post․"
Conducted the Marine Band that perofrmed at the Inaugural Ball of President James A․ Garfield