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"Hail, Columbia" is an American patriotic song and ceremonial entrance march of the vice president of the United States. It was originally considered to be one of the unofficial national anthems of the United States until 1931, when " The Star-Spangled Banner " was named as the official national anthem.
- "The President's March"
- Joseph Hopkinson, 1798
- 1789 (de facto)
- Philip Phile, 1789
Learn about the history and significance of "Hail, Columbia," a patriotic song composed in Philadelphia in 1798 by Joseph Hopkinson and Philip Phile. Find out how it became the unofficial national anthem and the official song of the vice president.
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Mar 17, 2017 · Learn about the origin, authorship, and usage of "Hail, Columbia", a patriotic song that was once an unofficial national anthem of the United States. Find out how it was written for George Washington's inauguration in 1789 and performed at various events until 1931.
Hail Columbia: the favorite new federal song (inset of top portion), [1798]. Music Division, Library of Congress. Joseph Hopkinson, who wrote the poem that was eventually attached to Phile's music, was the son of the New Jersey patriot Francis Hopkinson.