The Thunderer

John Philip Sousa's "The Thunderer", performed in 1896 by the United States Marine Band

Performed in 2007 by the United States Army Band

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"The Thunderer" is a march composed by John Philip Sousa in 1889.^[1] The origin of the name is not officially known, though it is speculated that the name is attributed to Myron M. Parker, a prominent DC politician and Freemason. It is also one of Sousa's most famous compositions.

^ "The Works of John Philip Sousa". John Philip Sousa - American Conductor, Composer & Patriot. Dallas Wind Symphony. Archived from the original on September 8, 2007. Retrieved September 10, 2007.

[dws-1] "The Works of John Philip Sousa". John Philip Sousa - American Conductor, Composer & Patriot. Dallas Wind Symphony. Archived from the original on September 8, 2007. Retrieved September 10, 2007.

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