Ronald Reagan, 1985: The United States Marine Band performed “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Opera singer Jessye Norman also performed. George Bush, 1989: Staff Sergeant Alvy Powell of the U.S ...

United States Marine Band director Lieutenant Colonel William F. Santelmann provided a musical history of the band by conducting portions of historic songs with ensembles using vintage instruments.

Richard Nixon, 1969: The Mormon Tabernacle Choir accompanied by the United States Marine Band performed the national anthem. Richard Nixon, 1973: Jazz great Ethel Ennis sang the national anthem.

Ronald Reagan, 1985: The United States Marine Band performed “The Star-Spangled Banner ... Barack Obama, 2013: Beyoncé performed the national anthem and later said she had lip-synced to a taped ...

Ronald Reagan, 1985: The United States Marine Band performed "The Star-Spangled Banner." Opera singer Jessye Norman also performed. George Bush, 1989: Staff Sergeant Alvy Powell of the U.S. Army ...

Ronald Reagan, 1985: The United States Marine Band performed "The Star-Spangled Banner." Opera singer Jessye Norman also performed. George Bush, 1989: Staff Sergeant Alvy Powell of the U.S. Army ...