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The Marine Corps Hymn
The Marines Hymn, oo-rah!
Moctezuma II (immortalized in the US Marine Corps hymn as Montezuma)
Moctezuma II (immortalized in the US Marine Corps hymn as Montezuma)
The "Marines' Hymn" is one of the most popular of hymns in the US Marine Corps. The hymn is based on melody and music from an older Italian opera. It is recognizable for its assertion that one who serves in the Marines is proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
One can find sheet music for the Marine Corps hymn on the Scout Songs website. It is also available on Youtube, where one can listen to the music while watching the lyrics on the video itself.
The march played immediately after "Adjutants Call" in US Marine ceremonies is typically "The Marines' Hymn." This hymn is the official song of the United States Marine Corps and is often performed during various ceremonies to honor the service and legacy of Marines.
The USA Marines fought pirates in Tripoli, Libya. It was the site of a big battle. The Marines won.
United States Marine Corps First verse of the Marine Corps hymn: from the Halls of Montezuma,To the shores of Tripoli;We fight our country's battlesIn the air, on land, and sea;First to fight for right and freedomAnd to keep our honor clean:We are proud to claim the titleOf United States Marine.
In 1803, the United States was involved in the Barbary Wars. This war was with Tripoli fought in the Meridian, and from whence part of the Marine Corps Hymn is drawn.
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Montezuma (Monteczuma) refers to Mexico, and the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) while the "shores of Tripoli" refers to the naval wars against the Barbary pirates (1801-1805 and again in 1815).