Capitol Hill in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"The President's Own"

United States Marine Band

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 12, 2022

1. "The President's Own" Marker

Inscription. The Marine Barracks Annex was established August 23, 2004, and is home to "The President's Own" United States Marine Band. Founded by an Act of Congress in 1798, the Marine Band is the oldest continuously professional musical organization in the United States. The Marine Band's mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and Commandant of the Marine Corps. The statue located in front of the main entrance is "The March King," John Philip Sousa (1854-1932), who served as the Marine Band's 17th Director from 1880 to 1892.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is August 23, 2004.

Location. 38° 52.681′ N, 76° 59.781′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is on 7th Street Southeast just south of Virginia Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1020 7th St SE, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (here, next to this marker); William Prout: Community Builder (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Change and Renewal (about 500 feet away); Strike Up the Band (about 500 feet away); Washington Navy Yard: Serving the Fleet

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(about 500 feet away); Washington Navy Yard: Maker of Weapons (about 600 feet away); Teaching Sailors for the Fleet (about 600 feet away); Serving as an Arsenal and Gun Factory (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 12, 2022

2. "The President's Own" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.