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
1908 United States presidential election in Arkansas October polls made it clear that Arkansas would stay firmly with the “Solid South”, and this is what was observed: indeed Bryan improved on Parker’s 1904 margin by almost five percentage points despite dislike of Bryan’s retreat from free silver. 1908 United States presidential election in Arkansas The 1908 United States presidential election in Arkansas took place on November 3, 1908. All contemporary 46 states were part of the 1908 United States presidential election. Arkansas voters chose nine electors to the Electoral College, which selected the president and vice president. Since 1890, Arkansas had been a classic Jim Crow Southern