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The US Bicentennial Band- Sound of the Nation


THE US BICENTENNIAL BAND-

SOUND OF THE NATION

Background

As the 200th anniversary of the United States of America grew nearer each day, so did the list of Bicentennial organizations in American communities from coast to coast continue to grow. One of the editions of “the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration’s” (ARBA) official Register of Bicentennial Activities, listed thousands of recognized groups who had pledged to do their part in the two year long celebration commemorating the American Revolution. Among the most interesting groups listed in the ARBA Register was the Department of Defense military musical organization known as The United States Armed Forces Bicentennial Band. A prestigious gathering of military music men and women, this unique band brought together for the first time, the finest musicians of each of the US. Armed Forces.

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