Life of John Philip Sousa By jkstudent6 May 26, 1854 Day Born Aug 12, 1868 Enlists in Marine Corps Jan 31, 1875 Leavs Marine Corps Sep 2, 1879 Marries Jane Bellis Jul 16, 1880 Becomes leader of Marine Band May 14, 1881 Birth of son John Philip Oct 18, 1882 Birth of daughter Jane Priscilla Feb 27, 1887 Birth of second daughter Helen Jun 15, 1892 John's dad dies Nov 13, 1896 Composes "Stars and Stripes Forever" Mar 30, 1900 Sousa Band tours Europe Apr 25, 1932 Dies in Reading, Pennsylvania Dec 3, 1987 "Stars and Stripes Forever" John's march becomes the official march of the U.S.A.
