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Six Famous People From Washington, D.c
SIX FAMOUS PEOPLE FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.
BENJAMIN OLIVER DAVIS, SR was an American general – the first African-American general in the U.S. Army. He was born in Washington, D.C., on July 1, 1877. He attended high school in Washington, and was in the cadet program. He served for a short time in Company D., 1st Separate Battalion of the Washington, D.C., National Guard. In 1898 Davis joined the 8th U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiment of Company G. He was with them until March 1899. He then enlisted in the Regular Army and went to Ft. Duchesne, Utah. Then it was on to the Philippines in August 1901, as a second lieutenant. Upon his return to the U.S., he was assigned to the Wilberforce University in Ohio as a Professor of Military Science and Tactics for four years. He was in the European Theater during World War II. He had retired in 1941, at the rank of brigadier general (temporary). The next day he was recalled to active duty with the rank of brigadier general. Davis permanently retired in 1948, after 50 years of services to his country. He died on November 26, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, at age 93.
EDWARD KENNEDY “DUKE” ELLINGTON was born on April 29, 1899, in Washington, D.C. Ellington attended Armstrong Technical High School in Washington, D.C., and his first job was selling peanuts at the Washington Senators baseball games. He took piano lessons, but he got more inspiration from sneaking into the poolrooms and listening to the pianists there. He began to play in cafes and clubs around the D.C., area He is mostly recognized as one of the “greatest figures in the history of jazz.” His career lasted about 50 years and included leading his orchestra, composing, scoring for movies and world tours. “Due to his inventive use of the orchestra, or big band, and in part to his refined public manner and extraordinary charisma, he is generally considered to have elevated the perception of jazz to an artistic level on par with that of classical music.” (Wikipedia)
His death came at the age of 75 (1974) in New York City.
PATRICK “PAT” JOSEPH BUCHANAN has worn many “hats” – conservative political commentator, author, syndicated columnist, politician and broadcaster. He was senior advisor to Presidents Nixon, Ford and Reagan and was host of CNN’s Crossfire. He wanted the Republican nomination for president in 1992 and 1996 – and didn’t get it – He was born in Washington, D.C., on November 2, 1938.
JOHN EDGAR HOOVER longtime director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation was born in Washington, D.C., on January 1, 1895. He was appointed director of the Bureau of Investigation (what was the predecessor to the FBI) in 1924. It officially became the FBI in 1935. Hoover is credited with building the agency in to a “large and efficient crime-fighting agency.” There was much controversy surrounding his later life and after his death. Because of this FBI directors are now limited to 10-year terms. There’s been a lot of speculation about his sexuality – whether or not he was homosexual. Hoover was a “devoted” Freemason and was a “coronated a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Freemason in the Southern Scottish Rite Jurisdiction.” (Wikipedia) He died in Washington, D.C., on May 2, 1972, at the age of 77.
ALBERT ARNOLD “AL” GORE born March 31, 1948, in Washington, D.C. He and his family divided their time between Tennessee and Washinton, D.C., usually spending each school term in D.C. He served as the 45th Vice President of the United States under President Bill Clinton, from 1993-2001. He is now an author, business person, and environmental activist – he starred in the documentary An Inconvenient Truth in 2006 – He also wrote a book titled An Invonvenient Truth The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do About It,” which won a Grammy for the best spoken word album in 2009. He’s served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977-1985, and in the Senate (1985-1993) before becoming vice president. He was the 2000 Democratic presidential candidate. He won the popular vote but not in the electoral college. The election was settled by the U.S. Supreme Court, which settled by a 5-4 vote in favor of Bush. Currently he’s founder/chair of Alliance for Climate Protection and of Generation Investment Management, co-founder of Current TV, and is on the Board of Directors of Apple, Inc., and a senior advisor to Google.
MARVIN PENTZ GAY JR (Marvin Gaye) was born on April 2, 1939, in Washington, D.C. He grew up with his parents and brothers and sister in the southeast section of D.C., Simple City projects, and after that his teen years were spent in the segregated northeastern part of the city. Marvin played instruments and sang in the church choir when he was growing up and listened to doo-wop music and was a drummer with the DC Tones. He signed up with Motown in 1961, though he eventually fought what he considered a restrictive system, and stuck out on his own, with albums such as What’s Going On (1971) and Let’s Get It On; proving that he was able to do so.
Marvin died from a gunshot wound, inflicted by his father during a scuffle, on April 1, 1984. He was one day shy of his 45th birthday. After his death he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1987).
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University of the Philippines c. 1935 ROTC Marching Band Photo $16.50 |
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Marching Band $70.1 Marching band. Rehearsal, Bands of America, Brass band, Color guard (flag spinning), Drum and bugle corps (classic), Drum and bugle corps (modern), Drum major, Marching percussion, Military band, Scramble band, United States Scholastic Band Association,Ottoman military band. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 100 Publication Date: 2010/08/02 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.23 inches |
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Waconia Marching Band $76.47 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Waconia Marching Band, based out of Waconia, Minnesota, is a class AAAA youth Marching band that competes at the high school level. It represents Minnesota school district 110.The Waconia marching band was founded in 1972. Their first official performance was in 1973. Now in its 37th year of Marching, the Waconia marching band is regarded as one of the best marching bands in Minnesota.In 1982, the Waconia Marching Band was the first marching band to play inside the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It turns out NFL teams can only invite a high school band to do a half time show once, though the Minnesota Vikings invited Waconia back four times. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 116 Publication Date: 2010/06/29 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.27 inches |
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University of California Marching Band $87.62 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The University of California Marching Band, usually shortened to Cal Band, is the marching band for the University of California, Berkeley. While the Cal Band is studentrun, it is administered under the auspices of the university and represents Cal at sporting events and social gatherings. The name of the band is The University of California Band by the constitution, but is typically called The University of California Marching Band or The Cal Band. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 120 Publication Date: 2011/04/01 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.28 inches |
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The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band $92.4 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band, known as The Pride, is the student marching band for the University of Oklahoma Sooners. The Pride was founded in 1901 as a pep band to play at Sooner football games. In the early years, the band was composed mostly of Norman residents and was disbanded every year after football season. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 130 Publication Date: 2010/09/13 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.31 inches |
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Sacramento State Marching Band $95.59 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Sacramento State Marching Band, known as the The Spirit of Sacramento, and sometimes informally known as the Sac State Band, Sac Band or SSMB, is the official marching band at California State University, Sacramento. The Band was formed in 1958 as the Sacramento State Marching Musicians. To this day the band performs at all home football games and various away games during the football season. The Band also functions as the defacto student cheering section at athletic events. The Band also is present every year during The Causeway Classic against archrival UC Davis. The band motto: Without Us, Its Just A Game , was adopted in 1996. In 2008, Dr. Clay Redfield, 84, became the newest director of the band. He is the first alumnus to ever lead the band. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 142 Publication Date: 2010/08/10 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.33 inches |
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Yale Precision Marching Band $81.25 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Yale Precision Marching Band (affectionately known as the YPMB) is the official marching band of Yale University. It is a scatter band (what some peers might call a scramble band ), as distinct from university marching bands that emphasize precise movements and geometric field formations. Band members refer to themselves as The Members of, which is derived from their introduction at Yale events. The repertoire of the YPMB is constantly evolving, driven by student arrangers and pop music trends. Besides standard types of band instruments, the YPMB includes violins, bagpipes, accordions, keyboards and air guitars, and was the first scatter band to incorporate electric guitars. The YPMBs Squids section creates large cardboard props for halftime shows. The Squids evolved from the Appoges (pronounced p od z, after appoggiatura, a grace note) of the 1980s and 1990s, who handled props but also carried their own instruments (frisbees, stuffed giraffes, lounge chairs). Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 114 Publication Date: 2010/07/31 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.27 inches |
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Alfred Publishing 0026524 Marching Fundamentals $38.12 Geared for incoming freshmen this DVD explains and demonstrates marching basics and familiarizes the student with all standard marching commands and positions. Can be used as a selfstudy aid.Contributors: By Greg MartinInstrument: Marching BandFormat: DVDCategory: Marching Band DVD |
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University of Pittsburgh Varsity Marching Band $93.99 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The University of Pittsburgh Varsity Marching Band, or Pitt Band, is the college marching band at the University of Pittsburgh. The band includes over 200 instrumentalists, a majorette squad known as the Golden Girls, a color guard, and the University of Pittsburgh drumline. The band was founded in 1911 and has won numerous awards over the years. All members of the band must pass an audition in order to join. The band is currently housed in Trees Hall, however Pitt is in the process of building a new marching band facility. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 132 Publication Date: 2010/12/09 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.31 inches |
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The Ohio State University Marching Band $70.1 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Ohio State University Marching Band (often called The Best Damn Band in the Land or TBDBITL) is one of the few allbrass and percussion bands in the country, the largest of its type in the world. Military training was an important part of the early curriculum at Ohio State, and a band was formed to provide music for the cadets to drill to. The first appearance of the OSU marching band was in 1896. Gustav Bruder, a professional musician with military band experience, was hired to lead the band. Under Bruder, the band grew in size and began playing and marching for all military and athletic events. The OSUMB grew over the years, from 100 members in 1920 to 225 members today. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 80 Publication Date: 2010/08/14 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.19 inches |
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Cornell Big Red Marching Band $60.54 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The Cornell Big Red Marching Band is the only traditional marching band (as opposed to a scatter band) in the Ivy League. It performs at all home, and most away, Cornell Football Games. In addition, the band has performed at half time for numerous National Football League and Canadian Football League games, and began a tradition of an annual Spring Concert in 2006. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 64 Publication Date: 2010/12/22 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.15 inches |
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University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band $82.85 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band (UMMB) is the marching band for the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The band currently has about 352 members and was directed by George N. Parks from 1977 until his sudden death in September 2010. Assistant Thomas Hannum has been named interim director, assisted by Michael Klesch and Frederick Omega Pye. The Minuteman Band plays halftime and postgame shows at all home football games and frequently travels to away games. The band has also performed at Bands of America in 1993, 2001, 2004 and 2007. In 1998, the Minuteman Marching Band was awarded the prestigious Sudler Trophy, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a collegiate marching band. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 108 Publication Date: 2010/12/07 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.26 inches |
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Rhythm Band Instruments RB911 Marching Drum $33.08 The Rhythm Band marching drum delivers percussive sound that children will find enchanting. Rhythm Band includes rubber safety springs a pair of drum sticks and a head of durable Melinex plastic with the kidsized drum. |
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University of Montana Grizzly Marching Band $78.07 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The University of Montana Grizzly Marching Band is a select, fun and closeknit group of hardworking, dedicated students. The band is open to everyone on the UM campus regardless of year or major. In fact, it has members of the band from virtually every major and discipline on campus and from almost every corner of the United States and around the world. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 84 Publication Date: 2011/05/19 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.20 inches |
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Alfred Publishing 0027040 Fundamental Techniques for Marching Percussion $38.12 Instant help for the marching band percussion section. Teaches tuning position of carry plus warmup and technique readiness. Demonstrations given at all levels for all instruments.Contributors: By Thom HannumInstrument: Marching BandFormat: DVDCategory: Marching Band DVD |
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The Dynamic Marching Band $62.66 No Synopsis Available |