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 …

It is the oldest official song in the United States Armed Forces. The "Marines' Hymn" is typically sung at the position of attention as a gesture of respect.

The page includes the history of Marines' Hymn, an audio download, and a pdf of the sheet music.

Marines’ Hymn Lyrics From the Halls of Montezuma To the Shores of Tripoli; We fight our country's battles In the air, on land and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our …

The Marines’ Hymn is one of the most readily recognized songs in the world today and is the oldest of the service songs of our country.

Truly, Marine Corps is Valhalla for Warriors. Ironically, no one knows who wrote the hymn, which was in widespread use by the mid 1800's. Col. A.S. McLemore, USMC, spent several years …

Mar 27, 2025 · The Marines' hymn is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps. It is often also referred to as "The Marine Corps' Hymn". It is the oldest official song in the U.S. …