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The term 'Semper Fi' is short for 'Semper Fidelis', which means 'Always Faithful'. The phrase has been the motto of the United States Marine Corps since its official adoption in 1883. And the 'always' is particularly atractive to those during and after service, because of their lifelong commitment to Corps and Country. Previously, three other phrases served as the Corps' motto. Before the War of 1812, the motto was 'Fortitude', to honor Corps 'courage'. The phrase 'Per mare, Per terram', which means 'By sea, By land', was the concurrent motto of the British Royal Marines. And 'To the Shores of Tripoli' was a motto until 1843. The phrase also is found in the title of the official U.S.M.C. march. The march was composed by John Philip Sousa [November 6, 1854-March 6, 1932], in 1889, to replace 'Hail to the Chief'. At the time, Sousa was director of the 'President's Own' U.S.M.C. Band.

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