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John Philip Sousa, born on November 6, 1854 in Washington, D.C., United States, was a conductor, military personnel and composer. Death is recorded on March 6, 1932, at the age of 77. Recorded honors include Order of Public Instruction, Royal Victorian Medal (1901), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1990) and 1 more. Credited works include The Stars and Stripes Forever.
My Take
John Philip Sousa belongs in a category of his own. The Stars and Stripes Forever is not just a march, it is a piece of national memory that still plays at ceremonies more than a century after his death. What strikes me most is the breadth of the man, conductor, composer, military figure, marksman, and author all at once. Most artists hope to be remembered; Sousa became unavoidable. To write a single work that an entire country instinctively recognizes is a rarer kind of immortality, and I hold him in deep admiration for it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Philip Sousa
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・フィリップ・スーザ
- Reading
- じょん・ふぃりっぷ・すーざ
- Born
- November 6, 1854 – March 6, 1932
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- conductor / military personnel / composer / sport shooter / writer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Order of Public Instruction
- 1901 Royal Victorian Medal
- 1990 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Hall of Fame for Great Americans
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Stars and Stripes Forever | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Philip Sousa born?
Born November 6, 1854.
When did John Philip Sousa die?
Died March 6, 1932, aged 77.
Where was John Philip Sousa from?
John Philip Sousa was from Washington, D.C., United States.
What did John Philip Sousa do?
John Philip Sousa worked as conductor, military personnel, composer, sport shooter, writer.
What was John Philip Sousa known for?
Notable works include The Stars and Stripes Forever.
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