Culture of the United States Marine Corps reminder to provide good order and discipline. The Marines' Hymn dates back to 1919 and is the oldest official song in the U.S. Armed Forces. It embraces some of the most important battles of the Corps at that time, including Chapultepec and Derna. Subtle changes and unofficial verses have been added as the history of the Corps grew. The official Marine Corps emblem is the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, sometimes abbreviated "EGA". Adopted in its present form in 1868 by Commandant Jacob Zeilin, it derives partially from ornaments worn by the Continental Marines and the British Royal Marines, and is
Hymn of the Azores children, wearing blue skirts/pants, white shirts and yellow handkerchiefs, and directed by professor Eduarda Cunha Ataíde. The official anthem "A Portuguesa" is used in all governmental capacities, in sporting venues, and during other civic ceremonies. The "Hymn" does not have legal standing with the national anthem. Hymn of the Azores The Hymn of the Azores () is an unofficial regional anthem used during some ceremonies in the Portuguese autonomous region of the Azores. For official purposes the national anthem "A Portuguesa" is always used during government events, in sporting venues, and other civic ceremonies. The original song was composed by