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    • Marines' Hymn

    Official hymn of the US Marine Corps

    The "Marines' Hymn" is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps, introduced by the first director of the USMC Band, Francesco Maria Scala.

    Its music originates from an 1867 work by Jacques Offenbach with the lyrics added by an anonymous author at an unknown time in the following years. Authorized by the Commandant of the Marine Corps in 1929, it is the oldest official song in the United States Armed Forces.[1] The "Marines' Hymn" is typically sung at the position of attention as a gesture of respect, akin to a national anthem.

    However, the third verse is also used as a toast during formal events, such as the birthday ball and other ceremonies.

    History

    The line "To the shores of Tripoli" refers to the First Barbary War, and specifically the Battle of Derna in 1805.[2][3] "The Halls of Montezuma" refers to the Battle of Chapultepec on 12/13 September 1847 during the Mexican–America