The Marines' Hymn Official Song of United States Marine Corps The "Marines' Hymn" is not just a song but a symbol of the United States Marine Corps. Introduced by Francesco Maria Scala, the first Director of the USMC Band and copyrighted on August 18, 1919, it holds the distinction of being the oldest official song in the United States Armed Forces. Its significance is further underscored by the fact that it is the last song played at the end of official Marine ceremonies, a tradition that binds