21K views · 393 reactions | Semper Fidelis at this morning’s ceremony. "The President's Own" United States Marine Band at the Sousa grave. #JohnPhilipSousa | John Philip Sousa | Facebook

36K views · 579 reactions | Semper Fidelis at the Sousa grave played by the "The President's Own" United States Marine Band. On Monday morning November 6, The US Marine Band will pay their annual respects to their 17th Director, John Philip Sousa, at Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC on the occasion of his 163rd birthday. It's a moving tribute and not one to be missed. A wonderful way to celebrate the birth of our "March King." #JohnPhilipSousa | John Philip Sousa | Facebook