The Washington Post (March) by John Philip Sousa

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The Washington Post is a march composed by John Philip Sousa in 1889. It is one of Sousa’s most popular pieces. It was composed at the request of The Washington Post’s (the newspaper) owners, to be played at an essay contest award ceremony.

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