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• “A Charming Resort”

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• The United States Marine Band: Origins & Traditions

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• The United States Marine Band: Musical Airs

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• Music and Musical Performances in the White House Timeline

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• The United States Marine Band: Musicians

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• A Duke at the White House

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• Music in Lincoln's White House

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• Easter Egg Roll: The President's Own Comes Marching In

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