Sheet Music, "The Marines Hymn"

 
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Sheet Music, "The Marines Hymn"
Sheet Music, "The Marines Hymn"
Sheet Music, "The Marines Hymn"

Sheet Music, "The Marines Hymn"

Object number2017.043.21
Date1919-1942
Associated LocationPhiladelphia, Pennslyvania
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions11 7/8 × 8 3/4 in. (30.2 × 22.2 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionSheet music is for "The Marines Hymn: From the Halls of Montezuma." This edition is a simplified piano arrangment by Bruce Carleton. Official Song of the United States Marine Corps. The cover has a white and blue background with a Marine soldier on one side and Marine Corps symbol with the words Semper Fidelis. Between theses images is a painting by L.A.Shafer despicting Marines caring an American and Military flags. It is the oldest official song in the United States Armed Forces.

    The back cover is sample sheet music.
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