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John PhilipSousa (1854-1932) was an American composer and conductor of the lateRomantic era, known primarily for American military and patrioticmarches. Because of his mastery of march composition, he is known as"The March King". Among his best-known marches are "TheWashington Post", "Semper Fidelis" (Official March ofthe United States Marine Corps), and "The Stars and StripesForever" (National March of the United States of America).