Across the Nation at Independence Day celebrations and parades. it is not unusual to hear a band strike up "Stars and Stripes Forever" to display our patriotic spirit. Furthermore. to designate this song as our national march is a fitting tribute to a man who has given so much to this countryuplifting and patriotic music. John Philip Sousa was a man born of immigrant parentshis father of Portuguese descent. his mother of German descentwho came to be the champion of the march and was often referred to as the "March King." He gave America many wonderful and inspiring marcheshis most favorite being "Stars and Stripes Forever." written in 1896. The man himself is an important symbol to American patriotism and spirit. Born in Washington.
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