'Hail Columbia' - 'The President's Own' United States Marine Band

"Hail Columbia" is most associated today as honors to the Vice President, but it didn’t officially become so until August 1, 1969. The tune was actually written in the late 18th century as a patriotic song during one of the most turbulent political times in our history. The words were written by Joseph Hopkinson for his friend, a well-known singer named Gilbert Fox. As was the tradition of the time, the new words were paired with an existing tune; in this case, a melody by German-American composer Philip Phile that has been associated with George Washington.

"Hail Columbia" spread through the nation and almost immediately became one of the most popular patriotic tunes of the young country. The first time this song was played at an Inauguration Ceremony by the Marine Band was for President James Monroe on March 4, 1821. In the century that followed when the nation was looking for a National Anthem, “Hail Columbia” was actually a leading contender. Today, it is most often heard in its instrumental form to honor the Vice President of the United States, and that is how it is performed on Inauguration Day.

Philip Phile/arranged by Thomas Knox/"Hail Columbia"

[peyton]

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.

Firm, united let us be,
Rallying round our liberty,
As a band of brothers joined,
Peace and safety we shall find.

[edcastilloromo]

I loved this song from the movie ravenous ...

[ernesthill]

I first recall this from Ken Burns 'Civil War, and have been curious about it since. Thanks for posting 🇺🇲

[JHnd]

My ancestor who I am named after Joseph Hopkinson wrote this.

[leonardocaggiano]

La primera vez que escucho en forma completa estás marchas muy bueno 👍👍

[carlousmagus]

Didn't Vote for Trump but I like the version they played for Pence, very epic.

[yellowplate]

i wish you guys could make a full version

[brendanneis]

0:23 anyone else catch "itsy bitsy spider there" or just me? 🤔

[franklinoduro]

Is this song the same as hail to the Chief??

[mgmmac]

Hail Columbia, Vice President JD Vance!

[legendshipstarlinecompany]

HAIL TO COLUMBIA : VICE PRESIDENT JAMES DAVID VANCE

[nemochicky]

Who’s here after finding out that JD Vance has been elected Vice President?

[nemochicky]

0:23 It's literally a variation of "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"

[rafaelbaldocchi]

Hail Columbia
Vice-President James David Vance🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[ZFighter]

Kamala Devi Harris
49th Vice President Of the United States
(2021-2025)

[josue]

this song seems more like a “National Anthem” than the current one

[TheJeremyAlbertiShow]

Hail Columbia Vice President Elect JD Vance

[luzmalara]

Hail Columbia, James David Vance former USMC

[pikedagger]

Hail Columbia: Vice President James David Vance.

[BeastsFilms]

Hail Colombia: Vice President-elect JD Vance