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"Hail to the Chief" is the personal anthem of the president of the United States, adapted by James Sanderson from an original Scottish Gaelic melody. The song's playing accompanies the appearance of the president of the United States at many public events; it is also played at inauguration ceremonies.
Jan 20, 2021 · The Department of Defense declared “Hail to the Chief” the official presidential arrival tribute in 1954. But the story behind the tune begins with a blockbuster romantic poem completed by Sir Walter Scott in 1810.
Composed as a stage adaptation of Sir Walter Scott’s The Lady of the Lake, “Hail to the Chief” is attributed to English composer James Sanderson. The melody was based on an old Gaelic air,...
Feb 21, 2022 · Do you know the original lyrics of the song that honors the President of the United States? Watch this video to learn the history and meaning of Hail to the Chief, the official presidential anthem ...
Jan 5, 2017 · GREENE: "Hail To The Chief," the president's official anthem, was first heard in America 205 years ago. JOSEPH REZEK: The song was made very, very popular during the war of 1812 by Sir...
President John Tyler formally picked it as the official anthem for the office in the 1840s. But because the bloody sprees of a highland fugitive—however poetic—were not really a proper tribute ...
