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Organizational anthem of the U.S. Marine Corps | |
| Lyrics | Unknown |
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| Music | Jacques Offenbach, 1867 |
| Adopted | 1929 |
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"Marines' Hymn" (instrumental) | |
The "Marines' Hymn" is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps, introduced by the first director of the USMC Band, Francesco Maria Scala. Its music originates from an 1867 work by Jacques Offenbach with the lyrics added by an anonymous author at an unknown time in the following years. Authorized by the Commandant of the Marine Corps in 1929, it is the oldest official song in the United States Armed Forces.[1] The "Marines' Hymn" is typically sung at the position of attention as a gesture of respect, akin to a national anthem. However, the third verse is also used as a toast during formal events, such as the birthday ball and other ceremonies.
- ^ "The Marines' Hymn". United States Marine Corps Band. Archived from the original on 2020-09-19. Retrieved 2020-08-15.