Hail to the Chief Hail to the Chief "Hail to the Chief" is the official Presidential Anthem of the United States, composed by James Sanderson. The song's playing accompanies the appearance of the President of the United States at many public events. For major official occasions, the United States Marine Band and other military ensembles are generally the performers, so directives of the United States Department of Defense have, since 1954, been the main basis for according it official status. It is preceded by four ruffles and flourishes when played for the President. The song is also played during a former President's state funeral
Heights of presidents and presidential candidates of the United States (out of the candidates whose heights are known) was in the 1860 election, when Abraham Lincoln stood taller than opponent Stephen A. Douglas. The second-largest difference was in the 1812 election, with De Witt Clinton standing taller than incumbent James Madison. The 2016 election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton has the third largest difference at , and is notable for being the first time two candidates from major parties are of different genders. Heights of presidents and presidential candidates of the United States A record of the heights of the Presidents of the United States and presidential candidates is