Collection "The President's Own"
On July 11, 1798, President John Adams approved legislation that officially brought "The President's Own" United States Marine Band into being, making...
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President Gerald R. Ford and his son, Jack Ford, meet with Former Beatle George Harrison, George's father, Harry Harrison, Keyboardist Billy Preston, Manager Tommy Scott, and Sitarist Ravi Shankar in the Oval Office on December 13, 1974.
On July 11, 1798, President John Adams approved legislation that officially brought "The President's Own" United States Marine Band into being, making...
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s advocacy for the arts endures as a vital part of their...
Music is often called the universal language. It has been known to break down barriers and shape historic events in...
For nearly a century, the United States Marine Band’s Saturday afternoon public concerts on the south grounds of the Wh...
1790sBefore the White House was completed in 1800, President George Washington and his wife Martha lived first in New York City,...
During its first two centuries, the Marine Band has had 26 Directors. Each leader has contributed to the recognition and appreciation...
The Marine Band, the first musical ensemble to perform at the White House, has provided a continual opportunity for presidents...
Before the White House was completed in 1800, President George Washington and his wife Martha lived first in New York City,...
Since 1798, the Marine Band's primary mission has been to provide music for the President of the United States. Whether performing...
A long and distinguished association with the presidency has honored the Marine Band. There is a sense of family among...
On November 16, 1974, President Gerald Ford’s son Jack, a fan of rock n’ roll, met former Beatle George Harrison backstage afte...
Abraham Lincoln was one of America’s most unmusical presidents. He could neither play an instrument nor carry a tune, ye...