National March of the USA
Written in 1896, it’s arguably the most famous march in the world.
Top 10 Recordings
Our picks of the best of the best Sousa recordings, both new and classic.
Timeline of Sousa's Life
Sousa’s fascinating life, from childhood to most famous musician in the world!
New recordings from the United States Marine Band
Newest Blog Entries
Historic Video of Sousa
Only a very few video clips exist of John Philip Sousa. In this 1929 Fox Movietone News clip, Sousa conducts one of his marches for President Herbert Hoover on the White House lawn. At the beginning we see the title slide, reading, "PRESIDENT HEARS SOUSA'S LATEST -...
Babe Ruth Day
Babe Ruth Day was first celebrated on this date in 1947 thanks to Albert B. Chandler, American politician and Commissioner of Baseball from 1945-1951 to pay homage to perhaps the greatest individual who played our national pastime. On a bright and sunny Sunday...
South Dakota Day
Although South Dakota attained statehood on November 2nd, 1889 as our 40th state, its national day is observed April 26th. Rich in Native American history, South Dakota takes its name from both Lakota and Dakota tribes. The Verendrye brothers were the first Europeans...