Nation Mourns As Noted Bandmaster Goes To Final Rest
Nation Mourns As Noted Bandmaster Goes To Final Rest
Clip: 341489_1_1
Year Shot: 1932
(Estimated Year)
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1507
Original Film: 004-022-02
HD: N/A
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.
Timecode: 00:35:15 - 00:36:09
Shaky - light and blurry in contrast and imagery With full honors of a military funeral the remains of John Philip Sousa, famous March King, are borne to the congressional cemetery where the colorful service ceremony is accorded him in the last rites at his tomb. The beloved master is accompanied by Dignitaries of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, paying homage to the gifted composer and conductor who succumbed suddenly to a heart attack.