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.
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John Philip Sousa was a 19th-century American composer and conductor. John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for U.S. military marches. Read more on Wikipedia →

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