840 reactions · 211 shares | On this day in #NavalHistory, John Philip Sousa leads the US Marine Band, USS Forrestal (CVA 59) is commissioned, and USS Independence (CV 62) transits the Strait of Hormuz. https://youtu.be/7uqZYumVKhA | Naval History & Heritage Command | Facebook

10K views · 369 reactions | The Marine Band's support of #inauguration has a history which stretches two centuries. Get a glimpse of that story as Master Sgt. Kira Wharton, chief historian for the band, explains our relationship with this important event. Want more details? Read more here: https://bit.ly/2021Inauguration #inauguration2021 | "The President's Own" United States Marine Band | Facebook

In celebration of the 225th anniversary of "The President's Own," join us as we take a look back at eras of the Marine Band's past in a new series titled "The United States Marine Band: From Then to Now." In this episode, Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Bennear discusses the Marine Band's history, from its origins in colonial America to the early 19th century. #marines #marineband Imagery courtesy of: Library of Congress, National Archives, Wikimedia Commons, Pexels Music courtesy of: Library of Congr