Marines' Hymn

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The "Marines' Hymn" is the iconic anthem of the United States Marine Corps, celebrated for its stirring melody and lyrics honoring the Corps' history, traditions, and valor.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf United States Marine Corps anthem
anthem
military service song
song
alsoKnownAs The Marines' Hymn
USMC Hymn
associatedWith United States Marine Corps
copyrightStatus public domain in the United States
countryOfOrigin United States
describedAs iconic anthem of the United States Marine Corps
firstLine From the Halls of Montezuma
genre military march
patriotic song
hasCulturalSignificanceFor United States Marines
United States military
hasPart verse "From the Halls of Montezuma"
verse "To the Shores of Tripoli"
inceptionTime 19th century (melodic origins)
early 20th century (standardized lyrics)
influencedBy First Barbary War
Marine Corps combat history
Mexican–American War
language English
lyricMentions Heaven
Montezuma
Tripoli
United States Marine Corps
melodyDerivedFrom French gendarmes' song "Le Régiment de Sambre-et-Meuse" (disputed attribution)
notablePhrase First to fight for right and freedom
If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scenes
They will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine
performer United States Marine Band
United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
subjectOf United States Marine Corps traditions
symbolizes esprit de corps of Marines
pride of United States Marines
spirit of the United States Marine Corps
topic history of the United States Marine Corps
honor and courage
military service
traditions of the United States Marine Corps
valor of United States Marines
use official hymn of the United States Marine Corps
usedIn United States Marine Corps ceremonies
United States Marine Corps graduations
United States Marine Corps memorial services
United States Marine Corps parades

Referenced by (5)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Marines' Hymn ("The Marines' Hymn")
Marines' Hymn ("USMC Hymn")
alsoKnownAs
Battle of Chapultepec ("U.S. Marine Corps Hymn")
associatedWith
Marines' Hymn ("verse "To the Shores of Tripoli"")
hasPart
United States Marine Corps
officialMarch

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