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Meet the March King Sousa the March King and his band
John Philip Sousa born in Washington D C in 1854 led the U S Marine Band and built one of the world s finest marching bands He wrote many famous marches for the group including The Stars and Stripes Forever and The Washington Post March He started as a violin student and by 17 played in dance orchestras and variety shows.
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Washington Post
John Philip Sousa
Washington, D.C
U.S. Marine Band