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"Hail, Columbia" was the unofficial National Anthem of the United States until its replacement in 1931 by the officially mandated "Star-Spangled Banner" . It was originally composed by Philip Phile in 1789 for the inauguration of George Washington , titled "The President's March", arranged with lyrics by Joseph Hopkinson in 1798 . It was used by the USA as a national anthem for most of the 19th Century , but lost popularity after World War I . It is now the entrance march for the Vice President . It is similar in function to " Hail To The Chief " for the President. When played in honor of the Vice-President, the song is always preceded by four Ruffles And Flourishes . In addition, the song has been used as a slow march during military ceremonies, often while the band counter-marches. This song is not to be confused with Columbia, Gem Of The Ocean . USE IN POPULAR CULTURE
LYRICS :Hail Columbia, happy land! :Hail, ye heroes, heav'n-born band, :Who fought and bled in freedom's cause, :Who fought and bled in freedom's cause, :And when the storm of war was gone :Enjoy'd the peace your valor won. :Let independence be our boast, :Ever mindful what it cost; :Ever grateful for the prize, :Let its altar reach the skies.''' :Chorus :Firm, united let us be, :Rallying round our liberty, :As a band of brothers joined, :Peace and safety we shall find. :Immortal patriots, rise once more, :Defend your rights, defend your shore! :Let no rude foe, with impious hand, :Let no rude foe, with impious hand, :Invade the shrine where sacred lies :Of toil and blood, the well-earned prize, :While off'ring peace, sincere and just, :In Heaven's we place a manly trust, :That truth and justice will prevail, :And every scheme of bondage fail. :Chorus :Firm, united let us be, :Rallying round our liberty, :As a band of brothers joined, :Peace and safety we shall find. :Behold the chief who now commands, :Once more to serve his country stands. :The rock on which the storm will break, :The rock on which the storm will break, :But armed in virtue, firm, and true, :His hopes are fixed on Heav'n and you. :When hope was sinking in dismay, :When glooms obscured Columbia's day, :His steady mind, from changes free, :Resolved on death or liberty. :Chorus :Firm, united let us be, :Rallying round our liberty, :As a band of brothers joined, :Peace and safety we shall find. :Sound, sound the trump of fame, :Let Washington's great fame :Ring through the world with loud applause, :Ring through the world with loud applause, :Let ev'ry clime to freedom dear, :Listen with a joyful ear, :With equal skill, with God-like pow'r :He governs in the fearful hour :Of horrid war, or guides with ease :The happier time of honest peace. :Chorus :Firm, united let us be, :Rallying round our liberty, :As a band of brothers joined, :Peace and safety we shall find. SOURCES EXTERNAL LINK |
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