John Philip Sousa
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