Using The Army Goes Rolling Along, Marine Corps Hymn. The music is from the Gendarmes' Duet from an 1867 revision of the 1859 opera Geneviève de Brabant by Jacques Offenbach, which debuted in Paris in 1859. A Tribute to the Armed Forces is the original complete medley of official U.S. The unknown author transposed the phrases in the motto on the Colors so that the first two lines of the Hymn would read: "From the Halls of Montezuma, to the Shores of Tripoli", favoring euphony over chronology. Legend has it that it was penned by a Marine on duty in Mexico. The author of the lyrics is likewise unknown. "The Halls of Montezuma" refers to the Battle of Chapultepec, during the Mexican-American War, where a force of Marines stormed Chapultepec Castle.While the lyrics are said to date from the 19th century, no pre-20th century text is known. After Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon and his Marines hoisted the American flag over the Old World for the first time, the phrase was added to the battle colors of the Corps. The line "To the shores of Tripoli" refers to the First Barbary War, and specifically the Battle of Derne in 1805. Some of the lyrics were popular phrases before the song was written. However, the third verse is also used as a toast during formal events, such as the birthday ball and other ceremonies. The "Marines' Hymn" is typically sung at the position of attention as a gesture of respect. This collection contains the official songs of these branches, as well as a special concert-worthy medley that combines them. It is the oldest official song in the United States military. The United States Armed Forces are divided into five branches: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. The songs original lyrics and music were composed by Captain Francis Saltus Van Boskerck, along with the help of Alfred …show more content… “Marines Hymn” is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps. “Semper Paratus” is a Latin phrase which is translated into “always ready” or “always prepared”.
The Coasts Guards song is “Semper Paratus” which is also their motto. And each one of these branches has their special and unique song. Each one of these branches are extremely important for defending our country's freedom.
This would be the U.S Coast Guard, U.S Air Force, U.S Navy, U.S Marine Corps, and the U.S Army. The Armed Forces Salute also known as the U.S medley that consists of 5 songs for each branch of the military. Lyrics: Armed Forces Medley Patriotic GrNzChRy Off we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun, Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, At em boys, Give er the gun Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, Off with one helluva roar We live in fame or go down in flame, Hey Nothingll stop the U.S.