Happy birthday to the Stars and Stripes Forever

John Philip Sousa’s famous American patriotic composition, “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” made its public debut on May 14, 1897. The popular composer (1854-1932), later known as the March King, led his Sousa Band for the number, performing it in a Philadelphia concert.

From that point on, Sousa’s Band never completed a performance without playing “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”

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In 1987, a full century later, U.S. President Ronald Reagan officially declared the rousing and rhythmic song as America’s National March.

“The Stars and Stripes Forever” is an American parade and patriotic performance staple.

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Grab this 15% off at Barnes and Noble by May 4th!

Hey, book lovers. Here's a sweet deal.

Save and print this in-store coupon, or use the online code, and save 15% at Barnes and Noble this weekend. 

Not sure what to pick? 

Choose a DVD or video game for weekend fun. Buy a couple of magazines. Or choose a book you've been meaning to read.

Who knows? You might even pick one of MY books!

• 25 Top Tips for Promoting Your Equestrian Event: Get the Herd Out, by Linda Ann Nickerson
• Absent Nightmare Zinnias: Rhymed Acrostics from A to Z, by Linda Ann Nickerson
• Horseplay Secrets: Learning in Rhyme from Equines Sublime, by Linda Ann Nickerson
• Stealing Wonder: A Rhyming Race to Capture Grace, by Linda Ann Nickerson
• What’s in Santa’s Sleigh This Christmas, by Linda Ann Nickerson, with illustrations by Kyle Krause

Grab the 15% off. 

Blow it up, and print it. Copy the code, and use it on the bookseller’s website. Right-click, and save it to your own computer for printing. Shoot it with your smart phone, and use it at the store checkout. Just don’t miss the deal.

It’s good through Sunday, May 4^th. Surely, there’s a title you’ve been meaning to pick up.

NOTE:  This blogger has no affiliation with the merchant mentioned in this post and received no remuneration for this post, except for potential royalties from sales of books she has authored.

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