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
1972 United States presidential election in the District of Columbia the vote. Also since the start of presidential voting in D.C., McGovern's 78.1% of the vote represents the lowest vote won by a Democrat and paradoxically D.C. represents his highest vote in the country in contrast to the vote he won in each of the 50 states. 1972 United States presidential election in the District of Columbia The United States presidential election in the District of Columbia, 1972 took place in order to select the District of Columbia's 3 electoral votes for President of the United States. Democrat George McGovern won the District by an overwhelming margin, receiving nearly 80%