What better way to celebrate Independence Day than do it with marches by John Phillip Sousa, the American March King.  I’ll not wade into obscure waters today, but bring you three of Sousa’s best known marches performed by the United States Marine Band, apropos since Sousa was the director of the Marine Band for 12 years.

First up – the obvious choice, “Stars and Stripes Forever” :

Next up – “The Liberty Bell”:

Finally, with props to the US Marines, the official march of the Corps, “Semper Fidelis”:

Happy Independence Day, America!